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 19.60%, a 0.08% increase from 2018.
- South Asia youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 19.52%, a 0.15% increase from 2017.
- South Asia youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 19.38%, a 0.2% increase from 2016.
- South Asia youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 19.18%, a 0.28% increase from 2015.
| South Asia Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
| 2019 |
19.60% |
0.08% |
| 2018 |
19.52% |
0.15% |
| 2017 |
19.38% |
0.20% |
| 2016 |
19.18% |
0.28% |
| 2015 |
18.90% |
0.59% |
| 2014 |
18.30% |
-0.01% |
| 2013 |
18.31% |
0.77% |
| 2012 |
17.54% |
0.63% |
| 2011 |
16.90% |
0.42% |
| 2010 |
16.49% |
0.23% |
| 2009 |
16.26% |
0.94% |
| 2008 |
15.32% |
0.15% |
| 2007 |
15.17% |
0.05% |
| 2006 |
15.13% |
-0.23% |
| 2005 |
15.35% |
0.05% |
| 2004 |
15.30% |
0.11% |
| 2003 |
15.20% |
-0.07% |
| 2002 |
15.27% |
0.05% |
| 2001 |
15.22% |
-0.06% |
| 2000 |
15.28% |
0.01% |
| 1999 |
15.26% |
0.24% |
| 1998 |
15.02% |
0.02% |
| 1997 |
15.00% |
0.03% |
| 1996 |
14.96% |
0.04% |
| 1995 |
14.93% |
0.08% |
| 1994 |
14.85% |
0.12% |
| 1993 |
14.73% |
0.30% |
| 1992 |
14.43% |
0.19% |
| 1991 |
14.24% |
0.19% |
