Angola Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Angola's youth unemployment stood at 27.23% in 2025, a rise of +0.49pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 25.74% by 2026. Angola ranked 158th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 24.48% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 25.11% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 25.74% | - | - |
| 2025 | 27.23% | +0.49pp | #158 |
| 2024 | 26.74% | −0.09pp | #158 |
| 2023 | 26.83% | −0.31pp | #158 |
| 2022 | 27.14% | −3.03pp | #155 |
| 2021 | 30.17% | −2.91pp | #155 |
| 2020 | 33.08% | +1.24pp | #156 |
| 2019 | 31.83% | −1.02pp | #162 |
| 2018 | 32.86% | −0.87pp | #164 |
| 2017 | 33.73% | −0.76pp | #163 |
| 2016 | 34.48% | −0.64pp | #160 |
| 2015 | 35.12% | −0.62pp | #164 |
| 2014 | 35.74% | −0.99pp | #163 |
| 2013 | 36.73% | −0.97pp | #165 |
| 2012 | 37.70% | −1.31pp | #170 |
| 2011 | 39.01% | +0.30pp | #171 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's youth unemployment was 27.23% in 2025. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year.
Angola's youth unemployment peaked at 41.10% in 1993.
The lowest youth unemployment in Angola was 26.74% in 2024.
Angola ranks 158th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's youth unemployment is projected to reach 25.74% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Angola in 2025 was 27.23%. This ranks 158th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_youth-unemployment,
title = {Angola Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}