Trinidad and Tobago 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.
- Trinidad and Tobago youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 9.12%, a 0.22% increase from 2018.
- Trinidad and Tobago youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 8.90%, a 0.07% increase from 2017.
- Trinidad and Tobago youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 8.83%, a 0.15% increase from 2016.
- Trinidad and Tobago youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 8.68%, a 2.83% increase from 2015.
Trinidad and Tobago Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2019 |
9.12% |
0.22% |
2018 |
8.90% |
0.07% |
2017 |
8.83% |
0.15% |
2016 |
8.68% |
2.83% |
2015 |
5.85% |
-0.03% |
2014 |
5.88% |
-0.39% |
2013 |
6.27% |
-2.30% |
2012 |
8.57% |
0.03% |
2011 |
8.54% |
-1.31% |
2010 |
9.85% |
0.14% |
2009 |
9.71% |
0.07% |
2008 |
9.64% |
0.42% |
2007 |
9.22% |
0.52% |
2006 |
8.70% |
0.23% |
2005 |
8.47% |
0.31% |
2004 |
8.16% |
0.23% |
2003 |
7.93% |
-0.13% |
2002 |
8.06% |
0.02% |
2001 |
8.04% |
0.22% |
2000 |
7.82% |
0.10% |
1999 |
7.72% |
0.00% |
1998 |
7.72% |
0.10% |
1997 |
7.62% |
0.09% |
1996 |
7.53% |
0.03% |
1995 |
7.50% |
0.03% |
1994 |
7.47% |
0.02% |
1993 |
7.45% |
0.09% |
1992 |
7.36% |
-0.17% |
1991 |
7.53% |
-0.17% |