Bhutan Youth Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Bhutan youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 10.50%, a 0.59% increase from 2018.
- Bhutan youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 9.91%, a 0.1% increase from 2017.
- Bhutan youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 9.81%, a 0.05% increase from 2016.
- Bhutan youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 9.76%, a 0.1% increase from 2015.
Bhutan Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2019 |
10.50% |
0.59% |
2018 |
9.91% |
0.10% |
2017 |
9.81% |
0.05% |
2016 |
9.76% |
0.10% |
2015 |
9.67% |
0.90% |
2014 |
8.76% |
-0.25% |
2013 |
9.01% |
2.20% |
2012 |
6.81% |
-1.95% |
2011 |
8.75% |
0.29% |
2010 |
8.46% |
-3.82% |
2009 |
12.28% |
1.04% |
2008 |
11.24% |
0.08% |
2007 |
11.16% |
1.63% |
2006 |
9.54% |
0.21% |
2005 |
9.32% |
1.67% |
2004 |
7.65% |
1.92% |
2003 |
5.73% |
-0.19% |
2002 |
5.92% |
-0.15% |
2001 |
6.07% |
0.71% |
2000 |
5.36% |
0.68% |
1999 |
4.68% |
-0.02% |
1998 |
4.70% |
-0.02% |
1997 |
4.72% |
-0.02% |
1996 |
4.74% |
0.03% |
1995 |
4.71% |
0.07% |
1994 |
4.64% |
0.10% |
1993 |
4.54% |
0.16% |
1992 |
4.38% |
0.10% |
1991 |
4.28% |
0.10% |