Albania Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Albania's youth unemployment stood at 25.57% in 2025, a decline of +0.02pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 25.04% by 2026. Albania ranked 156th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 24.64% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 24.84% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 25.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | 25.57% | −0.02pp | #156 |
| 2024 | 25.58% | +0.17pp | #154 |
| 2023 | 25.41% | +0.87pp | #154 |
| 2022 | 24.54% | −2.55pp | #148 |
| 2021 | 27.09% | +0.67pp | #147 |
| 2020 | 26.42% | −0.52pp | #139 |
| 2019 | 26.94% | −1.17pp | #152 |
| 2018 | 28.11% | −3.08pp | #154 |
| 2017 | 31.18% | −4.73pp | #155 |
| 2016 | 35.92% | −3.71pp | #169 |
| 2015 | 39.63% | +0.07pp | #171 |
| 2014 | 39.55% | +8.35pp | #172 |
| 2013 | 31.21% | +2.34pp | #152 |
| 2012 | 28.87% | +6.17pp | #151 |
| 2011 | 22.70% | −8.17pp | #131 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's youth unemployment was 25.57% in 2025. Ranked 156th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Albania's youth unemployment peaked at 45.62% in 1992.
The lowest youth unemployment in Albania was 15.69% in 1991.
Albania ranks 156th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Albania's youth unemployment is projected to reach 25.04% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Albania in 2025 was 25.57%. This ranks 156th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_youth-unemployment,
title = {Albania Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}