Sudan—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #98 of 187
Latest Value
12.0%
2022
YoY Change
-31.1%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#98
of 187 countries
Maximum
32.2%
2011
Minimum
12.0%
2022
CAGR
-3.2%
23 years
Last
12.0%
Previous
17.4%
Highest
32.2%
Lowest
12.0%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12.0% | -31.1% |
| 2021 | 17.4% | -12.0% |
| 2020 | 19.8% | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 19.4% | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 20.8% | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 22.2% | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 23.6% | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 25.2% | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 27.3% | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 29.2% | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 30.8% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 32.2% | +21.9% |
| 2010 | 26.4% | +23.7% |
| 2009 | 21.3% | -11.5% |
| 2008 | 24.1% | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 24.1% | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 24.1% | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 24.1% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 24.1% | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 24.1% | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 24.1% | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 24.2% | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 24.3% |
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 →