Lebanon—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #38 of 187
Latest Value
22.7%
2023
YoY Change
-0.7%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#38
of 187 countries
Maximum
26.6%
2020
Minimum
15.3%
2009
CAGR
+0.3%
24 years
Last
22.7%
Previous
22.9%
Highest
26.6%
Lowest
15.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.7% | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 22.9% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 25.2% | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 26.6% | +14.2% |
| 2019 | 23.3% | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 22.7% | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 22.0% | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 21.4% | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 20.6% | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 19.8% | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 19.1% | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 18.2% | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 17.1% | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 16.1% | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 15.3% | -17.5% |
| 2008 | 18.5% | -15.1% |
| 2007 | 21.8% | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 21.3% | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 20.5% | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 19.8% | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 20.1% | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 20.5% | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 20.9% | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 21.2% |
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 →