Viet Nam—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #153 of 187
Latest Value
6.2%
2025
YoY Change
-2.7%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#153
of 187 countries
Maximum
7.1%
2017
Minimum
3.2%
2011
CAGR
+1.1%
26 years
Last
6.2%
Previous
6.3%
Highest
7.1%
Lowest
3.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.2% | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 6.3% | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 6.4% | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 6.1% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | 6.9% | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 6.5% | +16.4% |
| 2019 | 5.6% | +21.0% |
| 2018 | 4.6% | -34.8% |
| 2017 | 7.1% | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 6.8% | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 6.3% | +34.3% |
| 2014 | 4.7% | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 4.6% | +25.6% |
| 2012 | 3.6% | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 3.2% | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 3.4% | -22.6% |
| 2009 | 4.4% | -14.5% |
| 2008 | 5.2% | -11.9% |
| 2007 | 5.9% | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 5.4% | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 5.0% | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 4.6% | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 4.7% | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 4.4% | -21.0% |
| 2001 | 5.6% | +18.2% |
| 2000 | 4.7% |
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 →