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% |