New Zealand 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.
- New Zealand youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 11.23%, a 0.36% decline from 2018.
- New Zealand youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 11.59%, a 1.17% decline from 2017.
- New Zealand youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 12.76%, a 0.51% decline from 2016.
- New Zealand youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 13.27%, a 0.43% decline from 2015.
New Zealand Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2019 |
11.23% |
-0.36% |
2018 |
11.59% |
-1.17% |
2017 |
12.76% |
-0.51% |
2016 |
13.27% |
-0.43% |
2015 |
13.70% |
-1.27% |
2014 |
14.97% |
-1.26% |
2013 |
16.23% |
-1.71% |
2012 |
17.94% |
0.49% |
2011 |
17.45% |
0.14% |
2010 |
17.30% |
0.68% |
2009 |
16.62% |
5.30% |
2008 |
11.32% |
1.28% |
2007 |
10.05% |
0.12% |
2006 |
9.93% |
0.17% |
2005 |
9.76% |
0.07% |
2004 |
9.68% |
-0.84% |
2003 |
10.52% |
-1.24% |
2002 |
11.76% |
-0.34% |
2001 |
12.10% |
-1.40% |
2000 |
13.50% |
-0.66% |
1999 |
14.16% |
-0.86% |
1998 |
15.02% |
1.40% |
1997 |
13.62% |
1.37% |
1996 |
12.25% |
-0.02% |
1995 |
12.27% |
-3.20% |
1994 |
15.47% |
-2.42% |
1993 |
17.89% |
-1.29% |
1992 |
19.18% |
-0.17% |
1991 |
19.34% |
-0.17% |