St. Lucia—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #48 of 187
Latest Value
20.3%
2025
YoY Change
-4.9%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#48
of 187 countries
Maximum
51.6%
2020
Minimum
20.3%
2025
CAGR
-1.2%
26 years
Last
20.3%
Previous
21.3%
Highest
51.6%
Lowest
20.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20.3% | -4.9% |
| 2024 | 21.3% | -29.6% |
| 2023 | 30.3% | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 30.9% | -31.5% |
| 2021 | 45.0% | -12.8% |
| 2020 | 51.6% | +43.9% |
| 2019 | 35.9% | -13.8% |
| 2018 | 41.6% | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 45.0% | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 45.9% | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 47.0% | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 47.9% | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 48.5% | +18.8% |
| 2012 | 40.8% | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 39.5% | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 35.3% | +13.6% |
| 2009 | 31.1% | +24.1% |
| 2008 | 25.1% | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 26.6% | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 29.9% | -13.1% |
| 2005 | 34.4% | -9.7% |
| 2004 | 38.1% | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 36.8% | +9.9% |
| 2002 | 33.5% | +9.8% |
| 2001 | 30.5% | +12.2% |
| 2000 | 27.2% |
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 →