South Sudan 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.
- South Sudan youth unemployment rate for 2022 was 19.21%, a 0.69% decline from 2021.
- South Sudan youth unemployment rate for 2021 was 19.91%, a 0.97% decline from 2020.
- South Sudan youth unemployment rate for 2020 was 20.88%, a 2.29% increase from 2019.
- South Sudan youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 18.58%, a 0.18% decline from 2018.
South Sudan Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2022 |
19.21% |
-0.69% |
2021 |
19.91% |
-0.97% |
2020 |
20.88% |
2.29% |
2019 |
18.58% |
-0.18% |
2018 |
18.76% |
-0.14% |
2017 |
18.91% |
-0.12% |
2016 |
19.02% |
0.05% |
2015 |
18.97% |
0.24% |
2014 |
18.73% |
0.18% |
2013 |
18.55% |
-0.37% |
2012 |
18.92% |
0.20% |
2011 |
18.72% |
0.11% |
2010 |
18.62% |
-0.05% |
2009 |
18.67% |
0.11% |
2008 |
18.56% |
0.05% |
2007 |
18.51% |
0.03% |
2006 |
18.48% |
0.01% |
2005 |
18.48% |
0.01% |
2004 |
18.46% |
0.07% |
2003 |
18.39% |
0.09% |
2002 |
18.30% |
0.09% |
2001 |
18.21% |
0.04% |
2000 |
18.16% |
0.00% |
1999 |
18.17% |
0.03% |
1998 |
18.14% |
0.09% |
1997 |
18.04% |
-0.03% |
1996 |
18.07% |
0.02% |
1995 |
18.05% |
-0.05% |
1994 |
18.11% |
0.06% |
1993 |
18.05% |
0.04% |
1992 |
18.00% |
0.02% |
1991 |
17.98% |
0.02% |