Hong Kong 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.
- Hong Kong youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 10.03%, a 1.71% increase from 2018.
- Hong Kong youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 8.32%, a 0.34% decline from 2017.
- Hong Kong youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 8.66%, a 1.09% decline from 2016.
- Hong Kong youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 9.75%, a 0.73% decline from 2015.
Hong Kong Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2019 |
10.03% |
1.71% |
2018 |
8.32% |
-0.34% |
2017 |
8.66% |
-1.09% |
2016 |
9.75% |
-0.73% |
2015 |
10.48% |
1.24% |
2014 |
9.23% |
-0.24% |
2013 |
9.48% |
0.19% |
2012 |
9.29% |
-0.04% |
2011 |
9.33% |
-2.85% |
2010 |
12.18% |
-0.36% |
2009 |
12.54% |
4.01% |
2008 |
8.53% |
-0.46% |
2007 |
8.99% |
-1.43% |
2006 |
10.42% |
-0.32% |
2005 |
10.73% |
-1.38% |
2004 |
12.12% |
-2.77% |
2003 |
14.89% |
0.02% |
2002 |
14.87% |
3.62% |
2001 |
11.25% |
0.15% |
2000 |
11.10% |
-2.53% |
1999 |
13.62% |
3.13% |
1998 |
10.49% |
5.28% |
1997 |
5.21% |
-1.44% |
1996 |
6.65% |
-0.22% |
1995 |
6.87% |
2.53% |
1994 |
4.34% |
-0.13% |
1993 |
4.47% |
0.18% |
1992 |
4.29% |
0.12% |
1991 |
4.17% |
0.12% |