Albania Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Albania's youth unemployment was 25.57% in 2025, ranked 156th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
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.
Albania’s youth unemployment rate stands at 25.57 % in 2025, placing the country 156th in the global ranking and closely matching peers such as Suriname (25.44 %) and Uruguay (25.15 %). The indicator has swung dramatically over the 35‑year series, rising from a low of 15.69 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 45.62 % the following year, a surge that reflected the abrupt transition from a centrally planned to a market economy. Since that early‑1990s spike, the rate has gradually moderated but remains well above the pre‑transition trough, indicating persistent structural challenges in the labour market for young workers. Recent modest declines suggest that continued reforms in vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and alignment of education with sectoral demand could further lower the rate, while any slowdown in economic growth or fiscal tightening might reverse the downward trend.
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}
}