Tonga Youth Unemployment Rate 1991-2022
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Tonga youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 8.58%, a 0.19% decline from 2018.
- Tonga youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 8.77%, a 0.24% increase from 2017.
- Tonga youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 8.53%, a 0.25% increase from 2016.
- Tonga youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 8.28%, a 0.37% increase from 2015.
Tonga Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2019 |
8.58% |
-0.19% |
2018 |
8.77% |
0.24% |
2017 |
8.53% |
0.25% |
2016 |
8.28% |
0.37% |
2015 |
7.91% |
0.47% |
2014 |
7.44% |
0.44% |
2013 |
7.00% |
0.48% |
2012 |
6.52% |
0.44% |
2011 |
6.08% |
0.44% |
2010 |
5.64% |
0.51% |
2009 |
5.13% |
0.74% |
2008 |
4.39% |
0.43% |
2007 |
3.96% |
0.32% |
2006 |
3.64% |
-2.45% |
2005 |
6.09% |
-2.94% |
2004 |
9.03% |
-3.46% |
2003 |
12.49% |
1.09% |
2002 |
11.40% |
1.16% |
2001 |
10.24% |
0.99% |
2000 |
9.25% |
0.78% |
1999 |
8.47% |
0.91% |
1998 |
7.56% |
0.81% |
1997 |
6.75% |
0.70% |
1996 |
6.05% |
0.75% |
1995 |
5.30% |
0.78% |
1994 |
4.52% |
0.84% |
1993 |
3.68% |
0.23% |
1992 |
3.45% |
0.18% |
1991 |
3.27% |
0.18% |