Philippines 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.
- Philippines youth unemployment rate for 2021 was 7.31%, a 0.25% increase from 2020.
- Philippines youth unemployment rate for 2020 was 7.06%, a 0.28% increase from 2019.
- Philippines youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 6.78%, a 0.08% increase from 2018.
- Philippines youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 6.70%, a 0.77% decline from 2017.
| Philippines Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
7.31% |
0.25% |
| 2020 |
7.06% |
0.28% |
| 2019 |
6.78% |
0.08% |
| 2018 |
6.70% |
-0.77% |
| 2017 |
7.47% |
-0.29% |
| 2016 |
7.76% |
-0.92% |
| 2015 |
8.68% |
-0.96% |
| 2014 |
9.64% |
0.27% |
| 2013 |
9.37% |
-0.21% |
| 2012 |
9.58% |
-0.15% |
| 2011 |
9.73% |
-0.30% |
| 2010 |
10.02% |
-0.41% |
| 2009 |
10.43% |
0.34% |
| 2008 |
10.10% |
1.18% |
| 2007 |
8.92% |
-1.27% |
| 2006 |
10.19% |
0.83% |
| 2005 |
9.36% |
0.21% |
| 2004 |
9.15% |
0.11% |
| 2003 |
9.04% |
-0.26% |
| 2002 |
9.30% |
-0.23% |
| 2001 |
9.52% |
0.14% |
| 2000 |
9.38% |
-0.01% |
| 1999 |
9.40% |
-0.17% |
| 1998 |
9.56% |
0.37% |
| 1997 |
9.19% |
0.12% |
| 1996 |
9.08% |
0.02% |
| 1995 |
9.06% |
0.05% |
| 1994 |
9.01% |
-0.07% |
| 1993 |
9.08% |
-0.06% |
| 1992 |
9.13% |
-0.02% |
| 1991 |
9.15% |
-0.02% |
