Moldova—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #166 of 187
Latest Value
4.2%
2025
YoY Change
-6.7%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#166
of 187 countries
Maximum
16.5%
2001
Minimum
1.8%
2021
CAGR
-5.2%
26 years
Last
4.2%
Previous
4.5%
Highest
16.5%
Lowest
1.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.2% | -6.7% |
| 2024 | 4.5% | +11.5% |
| 2023 | 4.0% | +38.8% |
| 2022 | 2.9% | +61.7% |
| 2021 | 1.8% | -55.7% |
| 2020 | 4.1% | +24.5% |
| 2019 | 3.3% | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 3.2% | -18.3% |
| 2017 | 3.9% | +30.0% |
| 2016 | 3.0% | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 3.3% | +45.4% |
| 2014 | 2.3% | -22.2% |
| 2013 | 3.0% | -14.5% |
| 2012 | 3.5% | -29.0% |
| 2011 | 4.9% | -14.4% |
| 2010 | 5.7% | -14.7% |
| 2009 | 6.7% | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 5.9% | -22.3% |
| 2007 | 7.6% | -22.6% |
| 2006 | 9.8% | -33.1% |
| 2005 | 14.6% | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 15.5% | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 14.8% | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 15.3% | -7.0% |
| 2001 | 16.5% | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 16.0% |
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 →