Russian Federation—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #142 of 187
Latest Value
7.6%
2025
YoY Change
-7.8%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#142
of 187 countries
Maximum
20.7%
2000
Minimum
7.6%
2025
CAGR
-3.9%
26 years
Last
7.6%
Previous
8.3%
Highest
20.7%
Lowest
7.6%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.6% | -7.8% |
| 2024 | 8.3% | -25.9% |
| 2023 | 11.1% | -22.5% |
| 2022 | 14.4% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | 16.1% | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 17.0% | +11.7% |
| 2019 | 15.2% | -10.5% |
| 2018 | 17.0% | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 16.3% | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 16.7% | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 16.4% | +16.6% |
| 2014 | 14.1% | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 14.2% | -5.1% |
| 2012 | 15.0% | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 15.5% | -9.7% |
| 2010 | 17.2% | -7.2% |
| 2009 | 18.5% | +31.4% |
| 2008 | 14.1% | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 14.5% | -11.8% |
| 2006 | 16.4% | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 15.5% | -9.9% |
| 2004 | 17.2% | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 17.6% | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 15.6% | -13.6% |
| 2001 | 18.0% | -13.1% |
| 2000 | 20.7% |
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 →