Tanzania 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.
- Tanzania youth unemployment rate for 2021 was 4.60%, a 0.21% increase from 2020.
- Tanzania youth unemployment rate for 2020 was 4.39%, a 0.43% increase from 2019.
- Tanzania youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 3.96%, a 0.05% increase from 2018.
- Tanzania youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 3.92%, a 0.06% increase from 2017.
| Tanzania Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
4.60% |
0.21% |
| 2020 |
4.39% |
0.43% |
| 2019 |
3.96% |
0.05% |
| 2018 |
3.92% |
0.06% |
| 2017 |
3.86% |
0.05% |
| 2016 |
3.80% |
0.05% |
| 2015 |
3.76% |
0.05% |
| 2014 |
3.70% |
-2.00% |
| 2013 |
5.70% |
-0.56% |
| 2012 |
6.26% |
-0.47% |
| 2011 |
6.74% |
0.98% |
| 2010 |
5.76% |
0.93% |
| 2009 |
4.83% |
-0.41% |
| 2008 |
5.24% |
-0.38% |
| 2007 |
5.62% |
-0.38% |
| 2006 |
6.00% |
0.14% |
| 2005 |
5.86% |
0.12% |
| 2004 |
5.74% |
0.11% |
| 2003 |
5.63% |
0.13% |
| 2002 |
5.49% |
0.11% |
| 2001 |
5.38% |
-0.13% |
| 2000 |
5.51% |
-0.11% |
| 1999 |
5.62% |
-0.13% |
| 1998 |
5.75% |
-0.11% |
| 1997 |
5.86% |
-0.10% |
| 1996 |
5.96% |
-0.13% |
| 1995 |
6.09% |
-0.14% |
| 1994 |
6.23% |
-0.12% |
| 1993 |
6.35% |
-0.13% |
| 1992 |
6.48% |
-0.10% |
| 1991 |
6.57% |
-0.10% |
