Democratic Republic of Congo Youth Unemployment Rate 1991-2023
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Democratic Republic of Congo youth unemployment rate for 2021 was 10.08%, a 0.33% increase from 2020.
- Democratic Republic of Congo youth unemployment rate for 2020 was 9.75%, a 1.21% increase from 2019.
- Democratic Republic of Congo youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 8.53%, a 0.03% increase from 2018.
- Democratic Republic of Congo youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 8.51%, a 0% increase from 2017.
| Democratic Republic of Congo Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
10.08% |
0.33% |
| 2020 |
9.75% |
1.21% |
| 2019 |
8.53% |
0.03% |
| 2018 |
8.51% |
0.00% |
| 2017 |
8.50% |
0.01% |
| 2016 |
8.50% |
0.03% |
| 2015 |
8.46% |
0.02% |
| 2014 |
8.44% |
0.00% |
| 2013 |
8.44% |
0.00% |
| 2012 |
8.44% |
0.55% |
| 2011 |
7.89% |
0.54% |
| 2010 |
7.35% |
0.52% |
| 2009 |
6.83% |
0.54% |
| 2008 |
6.28% |
0.52% |
| 2007 |
5.76% |
0.52% |
| 2006 |
5.24% |
0.52% |
| 2005 |
4.73% |
-0.04% |
| 2004 |
4.77% |
-0.05% |
| 2003 |
4.82% |
-0.05% |
| 2002 |
4.87% |
-0.06% |
| 2001 |
4.93% |
-0.06% |
| 2000 |
4.98% |
-0.03% |
| 1999 |
5.01% |
-0.03% |
| 1998 |
5.04% |
-0.05% |
| 1997 |
5.10% |
-0.03% |
| 1996 |
5.12% |
-0.04% |
| 1995 |
5.16% |
-0.05% |
| 1994 |
5.21% |
-0.07% |
| 1993 |
5.27% |
-0.03% |
| 1992 |
5.30% |
-0.03% |
| 1991 |
5.33% |
-0.03% |
