Bahrain Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Bahrain's youth unemployment stood at 5.42% in 2025, a decline of +0.05pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.19% by 2026. Bahrain ranked 29th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 4.97% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 5.08% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 5.19% | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.42% | −0.05pp | #29 |
| 2024 | 5.47% | +0.09pp | #30 |
| 2023 | 5.38% | +0.05pp | #30 |
| 2022 | 5.33% | −0.71pp | #25 |
| 2021 | 6.04% | −0.35pp | #27 |
| 2020 | 6.39% | +0.73pp | #27 |
| 2019 | 5.66% | +0.02pp | #30 |
| 2018 | 5.63% | +0.04pp | #28 |
| 2017 | 5.59% | +0.07pp | #25 |
| 2016 | 5.53% | +0.10pp | #26 |
| 2015 | 5.43% | +0.03pp | #23 |
| 2014 | 5.40% | −0.04pp | #26 |
| 2013 | 5.44% | +0.01pp | #25 |
| 2012 | 5.43% | +0.14pp | #25 |
| 2011 | 5.28% | +0.33pp | #24 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's youth unemployment was 5.42% in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
Bahrain's youth unemployment peaked at 6.39% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Bahrain was 3.52% in 1993.
Bahrain ranks 29th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahrain's youth unemployment is projected to reach 5.19% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Bahrain in 2025 was 5.42%. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_youth-unemployment,
title = {Bahrain Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}