Ukraine—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #56 of 187Updated April 2026
Latest Value
19.1%
2021
YoY Change
-1.1%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#56
of 187 countries
Maximum
23.6%
2014
Minimum
13.1%
2008
CAGR
-0.6%
22 years
Last
19.1%
Previous
19.4%
Highest
23.6%
Lowest
13.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Ukraine's youth unemployment rate was 19.1% in 2021, ranking #56 out of 187 countries. This represents a -1.1% change from 2020. Over the past 22 years, the highest recorded value was 23.6% (2014) and the lowest was 13.1% (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19.1% | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 19.4% | +25.0% |
| 2019 | 15.5% | -13.8% |
| 2018 | 18.0% | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 19.0% | -18.0% |
| 2016 | 23.1% | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 22.6% | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 23.6% | +33.6% |
| 2013 | 17.6% | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 17.8% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 17.8% | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 17.7% | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 18.2% | +38.7% |
| 2008 | 13.1% | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 13.2% | -7.3% |
| 2006 | 14.3% | -6.3% |
| 2005 | 15.2% | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 16.0% | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 16.9% | -10.8% |
| 2002 | 18.9% | -8.5% |
| 2001 | 20.7% | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 21.9% |
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.