South Asia 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.
- South Asia youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 19.92%, a 0.44% increase from 2018.
- South Asia youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 19.47%, a 0.11% increase from 2017.
- South Asia youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 19.36%, a 0.24% increase from 2016.
- South Asia youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 19.12%, a 0.26% increase from 2015.
| South Asia Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
| 2019 |
19.92% |
0.44% |
| 2018 |
19.47% |
0.11% |
| 2017 |
19.36% |
0.24% |
| 2016 |
19.12% |
0.26% |
| 2015 |
18.86% |
0.54% |
| 2014 |
18.32% |
-0.07% |
| 2013 |
18.39% |
0.77% |
| 2012 |
17.62% |
0.72% |
| 2011 |
16.90% |
0.51% |
| 2010 |
16.40% |
0.20% |
| 2009 |
16.20% |
0.97% |
| 2008 |
15.22% |
0.29% |
| 2007 |
14.93% |
0.01% |
| 2006 |
14.93% |
-0.27% |
| 2005 |
15.19% |
0.01% |
| 2004 |
15.18% |
0.06% |
| 2003 |
15.12% |
-0.14% |
| 2002 |
15.27% |
0.11% |
| 2001 |
15.16% |
0.00% |
| 2000 |
15.16% |
0.09% |
| 1999 |
15.07% |
0.22% |
| 1998 |
14.86% |
0.00% |
| 1997 |
14.86% |
0.09% |
| 1996 |
14.77% |
0.06% |
| 1995 |
14.71% |
0.05% |
| 1994 |
14.65% |
0.07% |
| 1993 |
14.58% |
0.30% |
| 1992 |
14.29% |
0.14% |
| 1991 |
14.14% |
0.14% |
