Romania—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #33 of 187
Latest Value
24.5%
2025
YoY Change
+3.9%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#33
of 187 countries
Maximum
24.5%
2025
Minimum
16.6%
2018
CAGR
+1.3%
26 years
Last
24.5%
Previous
23.6%
Highest
24.5%
Lowest
16.6%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24.5% | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 23.6% | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 21.7% | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 22.9% | +8.2% |
| 2021 | 21.1% | +20.3% |
| 2020 | 17.6% | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 17.1% | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 16.6% | -11.3% |
| 2017 | 18.7% | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 21.0% | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 22.0% | -9.6% |
| 2014 | 24.4% | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 24.0% | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 22.8% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 24.1% | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 22.2% | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 21.4% | +11.7% |
| 2008 | 19.2% | -6.9% |
| 2007 | 20.6% | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 21.7% | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 20.6% | -11.2% |
| 2004 | 23.2% | +17.7% |
| 2003 | 19.7% | -13.3% |
| 2002 | 22.7% | +27.6% |
| 2001 | 17.8% | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 18.0% |
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 →