Sierra Leone 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.
- Sierra Leone youth unemployment rate for 2021 was 10.77%, a 0.33% increase from 2020.
- Sierra Leone youth unemployment rate for 2020 was 10.44%, a 0.82% increase from 2019.
- Sierra Leone youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 9.62%, a 0.03% increase from 2018.
- Sierra Leone youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 9.59%, a 0.04% increase from 2017.
| Sierra Leone Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
10.77% |
0.33% |
| 2020 |
10.44% |
0.82% |
| 2019 |
9.62% |
0.03% |
| 2018 |
9.59% |
0.04% |
| 2017 |
9.55% |
0.04% |
| 2016 |
9.50% |
-0.06% |
| 2015 |
9.56% |
0.14% |
| 2014 |
9.42% |
0.54% |
| 2013 |
8.89% |
0.45% |
| 2012 |
8.44% |
0.43% |
| 2011 |
8.00% |
0.44% |
| 2010 |
7.56% |
0.43% |
| 2009 |
7.13% |
0.43% |
| 2008 |
6.70% |
0.42% |
| 2007 |
6.27% |
0.40% |
| 2006 |
5.87% |
0.41% |
| 2005 |
5.47% |
0.40% |
| 2004 |
5.07% |
-0.09% |
| 2003 |
5.15% |
-0.02% |
| 2002 |
5.17% |
-0.12% |
| 2001 |
5.29% |
-0.02% |
| 2000 |
5.31% |
-0.07% |
| 1999 |
5.38% |
-0.04% |
| 1998 |
5.42% |
-0.06% |
| 1997 |
5.49% |
-0.03% |
| 1996 |
5.52% |
-0.07% |
| 1995 |
5.59% |
-0.04% |
| 1994 |
5.63% |
-0.04% |
| 1993 |
5.67% |
-0.10% |
| 1992 |
5.77% |
0.00% |
| 1991 |
5.77% |
0.00% |
