Maldives—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #75 of 187
Latest Value
15.7%
2025
YoY Change
+6.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#75
of 187 countries
Maximum
24.7%
2009
Minimum
4.4%
2000
CAGR
+5.2%
26 years
Last
15.7%
Previous
14.8%
Highest
24.7%
Lowest
4.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15.7% | +6.0% |
| 2024 | 14.8% | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 14.1% | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 14.3% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | 15.3% | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 16.1% | +19.7% |
| 2019 | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 14.0% | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 14.6% | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 15.1% | -10.1% |
| 2015 | 16.8% | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 18.4% | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 19.6% | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 20.8% | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 22.1% | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 23.3% | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 24.7% | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 21.9% | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 19.9% | +12.1% |
| 2006 | 17.7% | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 15.6% | +17.6% |
| 2004 | 13.3% | +19.3% |
| 2003 | 11.1% | +24.3% |
| 2002 | 8.9% | +33.4% |
| 2001 | 6.7% | +52.3% |
| 2000 | 4.4% |
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 →