Sub-Saharan Africa 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.
- Sub-Saharan Africa youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 12.44%, a 0.38% increase from 2018.
- Sub-Saharan Africa youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 12.06%, a 0.2% increase from 2017.
- Sub-Saharan Africa youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 11.86%, a 0.08% increase from 2016.
- Sub-Saharan Africa youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 11.78%, a 0.79% increase from 2015.
| Sub-Saharan Africa Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
| 2019 |
12.44% |
0.38% |
| 2018 |
12.06% |
0.20% |
| 2017 |
11.86% |
0.08% |
| 2016 |
11.78% |
0.79% |
| 2015 |
10.99% |
-0.08% |
| 2014 |
11.07% |
-0.48% |
| 2013 |
11.55% |
-0.25% |
| 2012 |
11.80% |
-0.05% |
| 2011 |
11.85% |
-0.13% |
| 2010 |
11.99% |
0.78% |
| 2009 |
11.20% |
0.40% |
| 2008 |
10.80% |
-0.65% |
| 2007 |
11.45% |
-0.37% |
| 2006 |
11.82% |
-0.34% |
| 2005 |
12.16% |
-0.21% |
| 2004 |
12.37% |
-0.54% |
| 2003 |
12.91% |
0.05% |
| 2002 |
12.86% |
0.32% |
| 2001 |
12.54% |
0.13% |
| 2000 |
12.40% |
-0.05% |
| 1999 |
12.45% |
0.15% |
| 1998 |
12.30% |
-0.03% |
| 1997 |
12.33% |
0.03% |
| 1996 |
12.30% |
0.08% |
| 1995 |
12.23% |
0.02% |
| 1994 |
12.20% |
0.03% |
| 1993 |
12.17% |
0.18% |
| 1992 |
11.99% |
0.08% |
| 1991 |
11.91% |
0.08% |
