Serbia—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #45 of 187
Latest Value
20.9%
2025
YoY Change
-2.4%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#45
of 187 countries
Maximum
51.2%
2012
Minimum
20.9%
2025
CAGR
-1.2%
26 years
Last
20.9%
Previous
21.4%
Highest
51.2%
Lowest
20.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20.9% | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 21.4% | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 24.1% | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 23.3% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 24.5% | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 26.6% | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 27.5% | -7.4% |
| 2018 | 29.7% | -6.9% |
| 2017 | 31.9% | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 35.0% | -19.1% |
| 2015 | 43.2% | -9.2% |
| 2014 | 47.6% | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 49.5% | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 51.2% | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 51.2% | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 46.4% | +12.2% |
| 2009 | 41.4% | +18.0% |
| 2008 | 35.1% | -19.6% |
| 2007 | 43.6% | -9.2% |
| 2006 | 48.0% | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 47.1% | +13.0% |
| 2004 | 41.7% | +19.0% |
| 2003 | 35.1% | +11.9% |
| 2002 | 31.3% | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 28.7% | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 28.0% |
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 →