Tunisia—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #9 of 187
Latest Value
38.1%
2025
YoY Change
-2.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#9
of 187 countries
Maximum
42.6%
2011
Minimum
27.9%
2006
CAGR
+0.9%
26 years
Last
38.1%
Previous
38.9%
Highest
42.6%
Lowest
27.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38.1% | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 38.9% | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 38.5% | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 37.8% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 39.3% | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 41.2% | +8.9% |
| 2019 | 37.9% | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 34.9% | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 35.3% | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 35.1% | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 35.0% | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 36.9% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 34.8% | -9.4% |
| 2012 | 38.4% | -9.8% |
| 2011 | 42.6% | +44.2% |
| 2010 | 29.6% | -5.1% |
| 2009 | 31.2% | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 28.7% | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 28.1% | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 27.9% | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 28.1% | -8.0% |
| 2004 | 30.5% | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 30.7% | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 30.4% | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 29.9% | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 30.7% |
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 →