Slovak Republic—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #61 of 187
Latest Value
18.4%
2025
YoY Change
-3.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#61
of 187 countries
Maximum
38.9%
2001
Minimum
15.0%
2018
CAGR
-2.7%
26 years
Last
18.4%
Previous
19.0%
Highest
38.9%
Lowest
15.0%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.4% | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 19.0% | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 19.9% | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 19.9% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 21.2% | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 19.4% | +20.6% |
| 2019 | 16.1% | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 15.0% | -21.0% |
| 2017 | 19.0% | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 22.3% | -16.2% |
| 2015 | 26.6% | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 26.7% | -20.7% |
| 2013 | 33.7% | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 34.1% | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 33.5% | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 33.7% | +23.1% |
| 2009 | 27.4% | +43.8% |
| 2008 | 19.1% | -6.9% |
| 2007 | 20.5% | -23.7% |
| 2006 | 26.8% | -11.3% |
| 2005 | 30.3% | -8.2% |
| 2004 | 33.0% | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 33.4% | -10.7% |
| 2002 | 37.4% | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 38.9% | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 36.6% |
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 →