Tonga—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #155 of 187
Latest Value
6.0%
2025
YoY Change
+0.7%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#155
of 187 countries
Maximum
13.9%
2003
Minimum
2.9%
2006
CAGR
-2.2%
26 years
Last
6.0%
Previous
6.0%
Highest
13.9%
Lowest
2.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.0% | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 6.0% | +29.2% |
| 2023 | 4.6% | -24.6% |
| 2022 | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 6.4% | -20.2% |
| 2020 | 8.0% | +23.5% |
| 2019 | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 6.7% | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 6.3% | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 6.0% | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 5.8% | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 5.5% | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 5.1% | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 4.7% | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 4.5% | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 4.2% | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 3.9% | +11.2% |
| 2008 | 3.5% | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 3.3% | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 2.9% | -57.1% |
| 2005 | 6.8% | -34.7% |
| 2004 | 10.4% | -25.0% |
| 2003 | 13.9% | +10.8% |
| 2002 | 12.5% | +8.6% |
| 2001 | 11.5% | +10.9% |
| 2000 | 10.4% |
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 →