Zambia—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #111 of 187
Latest Value
10.5%
2025
YoY Change
+3.6%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#111
of 187 countries
Maximum
31.5%
2005
Minimum
8.5%
2017
CAGR
-3.0%
26 years
Last
10.5%
Previous
10.1%
Highest
31.5%
Lowest
8.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.5% | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 10.1% | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 10.0% | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 9.8% | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 9.4% | -15.2% |
| 2020 | 11.0% | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 10.3% | +18.3% |
| 2018 | 8.7% | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 8.5% | -19.0% |
| 2016 | 10.5% | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 12.4% | -11.7% |
| 2014 | 14.0% | -10.9% |
| 2013 | 15.7% | -8.5% |
| 2012 | 17.2% | -26.1% |
| 2011 | 23.2% | -20.4% |
| 2010 | 29.2% | +27.4% |
| 2009 | 22.9% | +36.4% |
| 2008 | 16.8% | -23.2% |
| 2007 | 21.9% | -18.4% |
| 2006 | 26.8% | -14.9% |
| 2005 | 31.5% | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 29.6% | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 27.7% | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 26.0% | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 24.0% | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 22.5% |
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 →