Thailand—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #164 of 187
Latest Value
4.5%
2025
YoY Change
-2.8%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#164
of 187 countries
Maximum
7.9%
2001
Minimum
1.2%
2013
CAGR
-1.6%
26 years
Last
4.5%
Previous
4.7%
Highest
7.9%
Lowest
1.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.5% | -2.8% |
| 2024 | 4.7% | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 4.5% | -13.8% |
| 2022 | 5.2% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | 5.9% | +12.7% |
| 2020 | 5.2% | +24.1% |
| 2019 | 4.2% | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 4.0% | -8.3% |
| 2017 | 4.4% | +17.7% |
| 2016 | 3.7% | +20.0% |
| 2015 | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 3.1% | +152.9% |
| 2013 | 1.2% | -55.4% |
| 2012 | 2.8% | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 2.9% | +13.4% |
| 2010 | 2.6% | -54.7% |
| 2009 | 5.7% | +17.5% |
| 2008 | 4.9% | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 4.5% | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 4.8% | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 4.8% | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 4.6% | -11.4% |
| 2003 | 5.2% | -9.9% |
| 2002 | 5.8% | -26.9% |
| 2001 | 7.9% | +15.5% |
| 2000 | 6.8% |
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 →