Saudi Arabia 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.
- Saudi Arabia youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 28.59%, a 0.26% decline from 2018.
- Saudi Arabia youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 28.84%, a 1.99% increase from 2017.
- Saudi Arabia youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 26.85%, a 2.23% increase from 2016.
- Saudi Arabia youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 24.62%, a 4.53% decline from 2015.
Saudi Arabia Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2019 |
28.59% |
-0.26% |
2018 |
28.84% |
1.99% |
2017 |
26.85% |
2.23% |
2016 |
24.62% |
-4.53% |
2015 |
29.15% |
-1.14% |
2014 |
30.30% |
1.20% |
2013 |
29.10% |
1.17% |
2012 |
27.93% |
-0.92% |
2011 |
28.85% |
-0.25% |
2010 |
29.11% |
-0.39% |
2009 |
29.50% |
0.65% |
2008 |
28.85% |
-0.76% |
2007 |
29.61% |
-4.22% |
2006 |
33.83% |
1.23% |
2005 |
32.60% |
1.95% |
2004 |
30.65% |
1.93% |
2003 |
28.72% |
1.32% |
2002 |
27.41% |
2.53% |
2001 |
24.88% |
0.58% |
2000 |
24.29% |
1.17% |
1999 |
23.13% |
-0.57% |
1998 |
23.70% |
-2.18% |
1997 |
25.88% |
-2.08% |
1996 |
27.96% |
-2.17% |
1995 |
30.12% |
-0.42% |
1994 |
30.54% |
1.53% |
1993 |
29.01% |
1.42% |
1992 |
27.60% |
1.05% |
1991 |
26.55% |
1.05% |