Syrian Arab Republic—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #17 of 187
Latest Value
33.1%
2025
YoY Change
+1.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#17
of 187 countries
Maximum
36.3%
2020
Minimum
16.3%
2009
CAGR
+2.4%
26 years
Last
33.1%
Previous
32.8%
Highest
36.3%
Lowest
16.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33.1% | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 32.8% | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 32.3% | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 32.0% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 34.6% | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 36.3% | +13.2% |
| 2019 | 32.1% | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 32.4% | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 32.9% | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 34.8% | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 36.0% | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 35.4% | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 33.8% | +60.2% |
| 2011 | 21.1% | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 20.5% | +25.6% |
| 2009 | 16.3% | -26.3% |
| 2008 | 22.1% | +17.0% |
| 2007 | 18.9% | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 17.6% | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 18.8% | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 19.4% | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 20.7% | -5.9% |
| 2001 | 22.0% | +20.5% |
| 2000 | 18.2% |
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 →