New Zealand 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.
- New Zealand youth unemployment rate for 2021 was 11.39%, a 0.99% decline from 2020.
- New Zealand youth unemployment rate for 2020 was 12.38%, a 1.09% increase from 2019.
- New Zealand youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 11.29%, a 0.51% decline from 2018.
- New Zealand youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 11.80%, a 1.16% decline from 2017.
New Zealand Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2021 |
11.39% |
-0.99% |
2020 |
12.38% |
1.09% |
2019 |
11.29% |
-0.51% |
2018 |
11.80% |
-1.16% |
2017 |
12.96% |
-0.51% |
2016 |
13.48% |
-0.38% |
2015 |
13.86% |
-0.21% |
2014 |
14.06% |
-1.19% |
2013 |
15.25% |
-2.72% |
2012 |
17.97% |
0.47% |
2011 |
17.50% |
0.11% |
2010 |
17.39% |
0.71% |
2009 |
16.68% |
5.31% |
2008 |
11.37% |
1.30% |
2007 |
10.08% |
0.11% |
2006 |
9.97% |
0.19% |
2005 |
9.79% |
0.08% |
2004 |
9.71% |
-0.83% |
2003 |
10.54% |
-1.23% |
2002 |
11.77% |
-0.33% |
2001 |
12.10% |
-1.43% |
2000 |
13.53% |
-0.65% |
1999 |
14.18% |
-0.87% |
1998 |
15.05% |
1.40% |
1997 |
13.66% |
1.38% |
1996 |
12.28% |
0.00% |
1995 |
12.28% |
-3.19% |
1994 |
15.47% |
-2.43% |
1993 |
17.90% |
-1.30% |
1992 |
19.20% |
-0.16% |
1991 |
19.36% |
-0.16% |