Solomon Islands 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.
  • Solomon Islands youth unemployment rate for 2021 was 1.93%, a 0.25% increase from 2020.
  • Solomon Islands youth unemployment rate for 2020 was 1.69%, a 0.24% increase from 2019.
  • Solomon Islands youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 1.45%, a 0.04% increase from 2018.
  • Solomon Islands youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 1.40%, a 0.04% increase from 2017.
Data Source: World Bank

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Uzbekistan 15.95%
Honduras 15.50%
Bangladesh 14.71%
Kenya 13.84%
Timor-Leste 13.84%
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Nicaragua 11.60%
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Pakistan 9.41%
Moldova 8.60%
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Vietnam 7.24%
Cameroon 6.64%
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Vanuatu 5.40%
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Solomon Islands Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data
Year % of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 Annual Change
2021 1.93% 0.25%
2020 1.69% 0.24%
2019 1.45% 0.04%
2018 1.40% 0.04%
2017 1.37% 0.03%
2016 1.34% 0.01%
2015 1.33% 0.03%
2014 1.30% 0.04%
2013 1.26% -0.62%
2012 1.88% -0.59%
2011 2.47% -0.60%
2010 3.07% -0.71%
2009 3.78% 0.07%
2008 3.72% 0.02%
2007 3.69% 0.05%
2006 3.64% 0.06%
2005 3.59% 0.07%
2004 3.52% 0.05%
2003 3.47% -0.11%
2002 3.58% -0.05%
2001 3.63% -0.08%
2000 3.71% 0.27%
1999 3.44% 0.08%
1998 3.36% 0.00%
1997 3.35% 0.09%
1996 3.26% 0.22%
1995 3.04% 0.00%
1994 3.04% -0.06%
1993 3.10% 0.21%
1992 2.89% -0.13%
1991 3.02% -0.13%