Bangladesh Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Bangladesh's youth unemployment stood at 9.39% in 2025, a rise of +0.29pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.45% by 2026. Bangladesh ranked 63rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 5.74% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 6.60% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 7.45% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.39% | +0.29pp | #63 |
| 2024 | 9.10% | +1.19pp | #59 |
| 2023 | 7.91% | −3.08pp | #48 |
| 2022 | 10.99% | −1.74pp | #82 |
| 2021 | 12.72% | −0.75pp | #78 |
| 2020 | 13.47% | +1.73pp | #78 |
| 2019 | 11.74% | −0.16pp | #90 |
| 2018 | 11.91% | −0.19pp | #88 |
| 2017 | 12.10% | +1.15pp | #83 |
| 2016 | 10.96% | +0.40pp | #74 |
| 2015 | 10.56% | +0.44pp | #66 |
| 2014 | 10.12% | +0.45pp | #68 |
| 2013 | 9.67% | +1.14pp | #64 |
| 2012 | 8.54% | +1.11pp | #56 |
| 2011 | 7.43% | +1.14pp | #38 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's youth unemployment was 9.39% in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's youth unemployment peaked at 13.47% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Bangladesh was 6.04% in 1991.
Bangladesh ranks 63rd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's youth unemployment is projected to reach 7.45% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Bangladesh in 2025 was 9.39%. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_youth-unemployment,
title = {Bangladesh Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}