Japan—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #169 of 187
Latest Value
3.9%
2025
YoY Change
-0.8%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#169
of 187 countries
Maximum
10.2%
2003
Minimum
3.7%
2018
CAGR
-3.4%
26 years
Last
3.9%
Previous
3.9%
Highest
10.2%
Lowest
3.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.9% | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 3.9% | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 4.1% | -7.2% |
| 2022 | 4.4% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 4.7% | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 4.7% | +18.8% |
| 2019 | 3.9% | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 3.7% | -20.5% |
| 2017 | 4.6% | -9.9% |
| 2016 | 5.1% | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 5.5% | -13.1% |
| 2014 | 6.3% | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 6.8% | -17.3% |
| 2012 | 8.2% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 8.3% | -12.0% |
| 2010 | 9.5% | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 9.2% | +25.9% |
| 2008 | 7.3% | -7.1% |
| 2007 | 7.9% | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 8.3% | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 8.7% | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 10.2% | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 10.1% | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 9.6% | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 9.2% |
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 →