Democratic Republic of Congo Youth Unemployment Rate 1991-2024
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Democratic Republic of Congo youth unemployment rate for 2022 was 9.29%, a 0.13% decline from 2021.
- Democratic Republic of Congo youth unemployment rate for 2021 was 9.42%, a 0.45% decline from 2020.
- Democratic Republic of Congo youth unemployment rate for 2020 was 9.87%, a 1.38% increase from 2019.
- Democratic Republic of Congo youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 8.49%, a 0.03% increase from 2018.
| Democratic Republic of Congo Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
| 2022 |
9.29% |
-0.13% |
| 2021 |
9.42% |
-0.45% |
| 2020 |
9.87% |
1.38% |
| 2019 |
8.49% |
0.03% |
| 2018 |
8.47% |
-0.01% |
| 2017 |
8.48% |
-0.01% |
| 2016 |
8.49% |
0.04% |
| 2015 |
8.44% |
0.03% |
| 2014 |
8.42% |
-0.01% |
| 2013 |
8.43% |
-0.02% |
| 2012 |
8.44% |
0.55% |
| 2011 |
7.90% |
0.54% |
| 2010 |
7.36% |
0.50% |
| 2009 |
6.85% |
0.56% |
| 2008 |
6.29% |
0.53% |
| 2007 |
5.77% |
0.52% |
| 2006 |
5.25% |
0.52% |
| 2005 |
4.73% |
-0.05% |
| 2004 |
4.78% |
-0.06% |
| 2003 |
4.83% |
-0.07% |
| 2002 |
4.90% |
-0.08% |
| 2001 |
4.98% |
-0.08% |
| 2000 |
5.06% |
-0.03% |
| 1999 |
5.09% |
-0.03% |
| 1998 |
5.12% |
-0.06% |
| 1997 |
5.18% |
-0.01% |
| 1996 |
5.19% |
-0.03% |
| 1995 |
5.21% |
-0.06% |
| 1994 |
5.27% |
-0.09% |
| 1993 |
5.36% |
-0.02% |
| 1992 |
5.38% |
-0.03% |
| 1991 |
5.41% |
-0.03% |
