Montenegro—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #34 of 187
Latest Value
24.4%
2025
YoY Change
+2.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#34
of 187 countries
Maximum
55.7%
2001
Minimum
23.3%
2023
CAGR
-3.2%
26 years
Last
24.4%
Previous
24.0%
Highest
55.7%
Lowest
23.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24.4% | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 24.0% | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 23.3% | -21.7% |
| 2022 | 29.8% | -20.3% |
| 2021 | 37.4% | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 36.2% | +43.1% |
| 2019 | 25.3% | -14.5% |
| 2018 | 29.6% | -7.0% |
| 2017 | 31.8% | -11.7% |
| 2016 | 36.1% | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 37.7% | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 36.0% | -13.9% |
| 2013 | 41.8% | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 44.0% | +18.9% |
| 2011 | 37.0% | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 36.7% | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 35.6% | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 32.0% | -11.2% |
| 2007 | 36.1% | -21.3% |
| 2006 | 45.8% | -17.6% |
| 2005 | 55.6% | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 55.6% | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 55.5% | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 55.4% | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 55.7% | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 55.6% |
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 →