Jordan 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.
- Jordan youth unemployment rate for 2021 was 40.53%, a 0.15% decline from 2020.
- Jordan youth unemployment rate for 2020 was 40.68%, a 3.86% increase from 2019.
- Jordan youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 36.82%, a 1.92% decline from 2018.
- Jordan youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 38.75%, a 3.35% increase from 2017.
Jordan Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2021 |
40.53% |
-0.15% |
2020 |
40.68% |
3.86% |
2019 |
36.82% |
-1.92% |
2018 |
38.75% |
3.35% |
2017 |
35.40% |
-0.23% |
2016 |
35.62% |
4.70% |
2015 |
30.93% |
3.00% |
2014 |
27.93% |
-1.45% |
2013 |
29.38% |
1.16% |
2012 |
28.22% |
-1.46% |
2011 |
29.68% |
1.04% |
2010 |
28.64% |
-0.74% |
2009 |
29.38% |
0.72% |
2008 |
28.65% |
-0.59% |
2007 |
29.25% |
-1.53% |
2006 |
30.78% |
-1.37% |
2005 |
32.15% |
0.88% |
2004 |
31.26% |
0.62% |
2003 |
30.64% |
-1.42% |
2002 |
32.06% |
1.58% |
2001 |
30.47% |
2.27% |
2000 |
28.21% |
0.17% |
1999 |
28.03% |
0.20% |
1998 |
27.84% |
0.23% |
1997 |
27.61% |
0.19% |
1996 |
27.42% |
-1.73% |
1995 |
29.15% |
-4.32% |
1994 |
33.47% |
-4.18% |
1993 |
37.64% |
1.18% |
1992 |
36.46% |
0.11% |
1991 |
36.35% |
0.11% |