Saudi Arabia—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #117 of 187
Latest Value
10.0%
2025
YoY Change
-13.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#117
of 187 countries
Maximum
31.5%
2017
Minimum
10.0%
2025
CAGR
-3.2%
26 years
Last
10.0%
Previous
11.5%
Highest
31.5%
Lowest
10.0%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.0% | -13.0% |
| 2024 | 11.5% | -14.6% |
| 2023 | 13.5% | -15.6% |
| 2022 | 16.0% | -19.3% |
| 2021 | 19.8% | -33.3% |
| 2020 | 29.6% | +16.3% |
| 2019 | 25.5% | -15.7% |
| 2018 | 30.2% | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 31.5% | +29.8% |
| 2016 | 24.3% | -13.8% |
| 2015 | 28.2% | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 28.6% | +6.1% |
| 2013 | 26.9% | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 24.8% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 25.1% | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 24.7% | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 24.7% | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 23.3% | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 23.8% | -10.0% |
| 2006 | 26.5% | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 25.8% | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 25.1% | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 24.4% | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 23.9% | +6.5% |
| 2001 | 22.4% | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 22.8% |
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 →