Malta—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #135 of 187
Latest Value
8.4%
2025
YoY Change
-7.5%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#135
of 187 countries
Maximum
18.6%
2004
Minimum
8.4%
2025
CAGR
-1.3%
26 years
Last
8.4%
Previous
9.1%
Highest
18.6%
Lowest
8.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.4% | -7.5% |
| 2024 | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 9.3% | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 9.1% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 9.9% | -14.4% |
| 2020 | 11.5% | +14.6% |
| 2019 | 10.1% | +7.6% |
| 2018 | 9.4% | -11.7% |
| 2017 | 10.6% | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 10.7% | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 11.7% | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 11.7% | -8.1% |
| 2013 | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| 2012 | 13.8% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 13.3% | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 13.2% | -8.7% |
| 2009 | 14.5% | +24.8% |
| 2008 | 11.6% | -13.9% |
| 2007 | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2006 | 15.5% | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 16.1% | -13.3% |
| 2004 | 18.6% | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 17.6% | +13.9% |
| 2002 | 15.4% | -13.0% |
| 2001 | 17.7% | +49.9% |
| 2000 | 11.8% |
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 →