Sweden—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #35 of 187
Latest Value
24.3%
2025
YoY Change
-0.1%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#35
of 187 countries
Maximum
25.0%
2009
Minimum
9.3%
2000
CAGR
+3.9%
26 years
Last
24.3%
Previous
24.3%
Highest
25.0%
Lowest
9.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24.3% | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 24.3% | +10.9% |
| 2023 | 21.9% | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 21.6% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | 24.6% | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 23.9% | +18.9% |
| 2019 | 20.1% | +15.5% |
| 2018 | 17.4% | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 17.9% | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 18.9% | -7.2% |
| 2015 | 20.4% | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 22.8% | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 23.5% | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 23.6% | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 22.8% | -8.0% |
| 2010 | 24.8% | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 25.0% | +23.8% |
| 2008 | 20.2% | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 19.3% | -10.3% |
| 2006 | 21.5% | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 22.8% | +23.3% |
| 2004 | 18.5% | +29.4% |
| 2003 | 14.3% | +10.7% |
| 2002 | 12.9% | +10.8% |
| 2001 | 11.7% | +25.6% |
| 2000 | 9.3% |
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 →