South Sudan 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 Sudan youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 18.57%, a 0.06% decline from 2018.
- South Sudan youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 18.63%, a 0.11% decline from 2017.
- South Sudan youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 18.74%, a 0.19% decline from 2016.
- South Sudan youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 18.93%, a 0.14% decline from 2015.
| South Sudan Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
| 2019 |
18.57% |
-0.06% |
| 2018 |
18.63% |
-0.11% |
| 2017 |
18.74% |
-0.19% |
| 2016 |
18.93% |
-0.14% |
| 2015 |
19.07% |
-0.15% |
| 2014 |
19.22% |
-0.03% |
| 2013 |
19.25% |
0.13% |
| 2012 |
19.12% |
-0.03% |
| 2011 |
19.15% |
0.01% |
| 2010 |
19.14% |
0.11% |
| 2009 |
19.03% |
0.53% |
| 2008 |
18.50% |
-0.13% |
| 2007 |
18.63% |
-0.28% |
| 2006 |
18.91% |
-0.30% |
| 2005 |
19.21% |
-0.17% |
| 2004 |
19.38% |
-0.11% |
| 2003 |
19.49% |
-0.01% |
| 2002 |
19.50% |
0.08% |
| 2001 |
19.42% |
-0.02% |
| 2000 |
19.44% |
-0.05% |
| 1999 |
19.49% |
0.07% |
| 1998 |
19.42% |
0.00% |
| 1997 |
19.42% |
-0.06% |
| 1996 |
19.48% |
-0.03% |
| 1995 |
19.51% |
-0.02% |
| 1994 |
19.53% |
0.06% |
| 1993 |
19.47% |
0.22% |
| 1992 |
19.25% |
0.17% |
| 1991 |
19.08% |
0.17% |
