Netherlands—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #130 of 187
Latest Value
8.8%
2025
YoY Change
+0.6%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#130
of 187 countries
Maximum
12.9%
2013
Minimum
4.3%
2001
CAGR
+2.1%
26 years
Last
8.8%
Previous
8.8%
Highest
12.9%
Lowest
4.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.8% | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 8.8% | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 8.3% | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 7.6% | -18.1% |
| 2021 | 9.3% | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 8.9% | +34.4% |
| 2019 | 6.6% | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 7.0% | -19.2% |
| 2017 | 8.7% | -18.1% |
| 2016 | 10.6% | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 11.1% | -11.4% |
| 2014 | 12.5% | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 12.9% | +13.0% |
| 2012 | 11.5% | +17.2% |
| 2011 | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 10.8% | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 9.9% | +18.7% |
| 2008 | 8.3% | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 9.8% | -15.4% |
| 2005 | 11.5% | +45.8% |
| 2004 | 7.9% | +21.2% |
| 2003 | 6.5% | +43.8% |
| 2002 | 4.5% | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 4.3% | -16.7% |
| 2000 | 5.2% |
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 →