Jordan—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #8 of 187
Latest Value
38.9%
2025
YoY Change
-0.5%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#8
of 187 countries
Maximum
43.9%
2021
Minimum
27.6%
2014
CAGR
+0.8%
26 years
Last
38.9%
Previous
39.1%
Highest
43.9%
Lowest
27.6%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38.9% | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 39.1% | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 38.8% | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 42.0% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 43.9% | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 42.5% | +14.1% |
| 2019 | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 38.9% | +9.9% |
| 2017 | 35.4% | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 35.6% | +15.2% |
| 2015 | 30.9% | +12.0% |
| 2014 | 27.6% | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 29.5% | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 28.9% | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 30.8% | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 30.1% | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 31.4% | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 30.7% | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 31.8% | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 33.0% | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 35.0% | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 34.1% | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 33.3% | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 35.3% | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 33.9% | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 31.7% |
Top Countries — Youth Unemployment (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Djibouti | 76.8% | 2025 |
| 2 | South Africa | 59.9% | 2025 |
| 3 | Eswatini | 54.3% | 2025 |
| 4 | Libya | 50.1% | 2025 |
| 5 | Botswana | 46.0% | 2025 |
| 6 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 41.9% | 2025 |
| 7 | Congo, Rep. | 40.5% | 2025 |
| 8 | Jordan | 38.9% | 2025 |
| 9 | Tunisia | 38.1% | 2025 |
| 10 | Namibia | 38.0% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
Methodology
Data compiled by ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), uri: https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/bulk/, publisher: ILOSTAT, type: external database, date accessed: January 17, 2026.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →