Puerto Rico (US)—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #85 of 187
Latest Value
14.0%
2025
YoY Change
+6.9%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#85
of 187 countries
Maximum
35.4%
2010
Minimum
13.1%
2024
CAGR
-1.5%
26 years
Last
14.0%
Previous
13.1%
Highest
35.4%
Lowest
13.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.0% | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 13.1% | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 13.2% | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 13.7% | -20.4% |
| 2021 | 17.2% | -12.1% |
| 2020 | 19.6% | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 18.6% | -9.4% |
| 2018 | 20.5% | -14.8% |
| 2017 | 24.1% | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 26.2% | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 26.6% | -13.5% |
| 2014 | 30.7% | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 31.6% | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 32.0% | -7.5% |
| 2011 | 34.6% | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 35.4% | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 32.5% | +32.0% |
| 2008 | 24.6% | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 22.3% | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 22.5% | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 23.5% | +9.7% |
| 2004 | 21.4% | -8.1% |
| 2003 | 23.3% | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 23.3% | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 22.8% | +10.6% |
| 2000 | 20.6% |
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 →