Poland—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #109 of 187
Latest Value
10.7%
2025
YoY Change
+0.3%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#109
of 187 countries
Maximum
43.3%
2002
Minimum
9.8%
2019
CAGR
-4.4%
26 years
Last
10.7%
Previous
10.7%
Highest
43.3%
Lowest
9.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.7% | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 10.7% | -4.6% |
| 2023 | 11.2% | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 10.6% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | 11.8% | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 10.8% | +10.2% |
| 2019 | 9.8% | -15.8% |
| 2018 | 11.7% | -20.8% |
| 2017 | 14.8% | -16.1% |
| 2016 | 17.6% | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 20.7% | -12.8% |
| 2014 | 23.7% | -12.6% |
| 2013 | 27.2% | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 26.3% | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 25.5% | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 23.6% | +15.2% |
| 2009 | 20.5% | +19.7% |
| 2008 | 17.1% | -20.0% |
| 2007 | 21.4% | -27.6% |
| 2006 | 29.5% | -20.0% |
| 2005 | 36.9% | -7.6% |
| 2004 | 40.0% | -6.3% |
| 2003 | 42.7% | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 43.3% | +7.3% |
| 2001 | 40.4% | +22.7% |
| 2000 | 32.9% |
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 →