Eritrea 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.
- Eritrea youth unemployment rate for 2021 was 14.62%, a 0.44% increase from 2020.
- Eritrea youth unemployment rate for 2020 was 14.18%, a 2.81% increase from 2019.
- Eritrea youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 11.38%, a 0.14% increase from 2018.
- Eritrea youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 11.24%, a 0.03% decline from 2017.
Eritrea Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2021 |
14.62% |
0.44% |
2020 |
14.18% |
2.81% |
2019 |
11.38% |
0.14% |
2018 |
11.24% |
-0.03% |
2017 |
11.27% |
0.13% |
2016 |
11.14% |
0.23% |
2015 |
10.91% |
0.45% |
2014 |
10.47% |
0.14% |
2013 |
10.33% |
0.18% |
2012 |
10.15% |
0.11% |
2011 |
10.04% |
0.06% |
2010 |
9.98% |
0.59% |
2009 |
9.39% |
0.23% |
2008 |
9.15% |
-0.10% |
2007 |
9.25% |
0.07% |
2006 |
9.18% |
0.01% |
2005 |
9.17% |
-0.07% |
2004 |
9.24% |
-0.28% |
2003 |
9.52% |
-0.14% |
2002 |
9.66% |
-0.10% |
2001 |
9.76% |
-0.15% |
2000 |
9.91% |
-0.19% |
1999 |
10.10% |
-0.15% |
1998 |
10.26% |
-0.19% |
1997 |
10.45% |
-0.05% |
1996 |
10.50% |
-0.02% |
1995 |
10.52% |
0.10% |
1994 |
10.42% |
0.18% |
1993 |
10.24% |
0.29% |
1992 |
9.95% |
0.38% |
1991 |
9.57% |
0.38% |