Qatar—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #186 of 187
Latest Value
0.6%
2025
YoY Change
-2.4%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#186
of 187 countries
Maximum
2.8%
2004
Minimum
0.3%
2019
CAGR
-6.0%
26 years
Last
0.6%
Previous
0.6%
Highest
2.8%
Lowest
0.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.6% | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 0.6% | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 0.6% | -19.3% |
| 2021 | 0.7% | +44.4% |
| 2020 | 0.5% | +62.7% |
| 2019 | 0.3% | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 0.3% | -38.8% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 0.5% | -15.3% |
| 2015 | 0.6% | -22.8% |
| 2014 | 0.7% | -33.5% |
| 2013 | 1.1% | -24.8% |
| 2012 | 1.5% | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 1.3% | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 1.3% | +11.7% |
| 2009 | 1.2% | +14.9% |
| 2008 | 1.0% | -35.7% |
| 2007 | 1.6% | -42.5% |
| 2006 | 2.7% | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 2.8% | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 2.8% | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 2.8% | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 2.7% | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 2.7% | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 2.7% |
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 →