West Bank and Gaza—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #14 of 187
Latest Value
36.1%
2022
YoY Change
-13.3%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#14
of 187 countries
Maximum
42.2%
2018
Minimum
15.8%
2000
CAGR
+3.8%
23 years
Last
36.1%
Previous
41.6%
Highest
42.2%
Lowest
15.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 36.1% | -13.3% |
| 2021 | 41.6% | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 42.1% | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 40.2% | -4.9% |
| 2018 | 42.2% | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 41.9% | +8.7% |
| 2016 | 38.5% | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 37.2% | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 36.3% | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 37.1% | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 34.6% | +11.0% |
| 2011 | 31.2% | -13.7% |
| 2010 | 36.2% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 34.0% | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 37.3% | +20.2% |
| 2007 | 31.0% | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 29.8% | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 31.9% | -10.3% |
| 2004 | 35.6% | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 35.4% | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 38.7% | +23.8% |
| 2001 | 31.3% | +97.8% |
| 2000 | 15.8% |
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 →