Belarus Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Belarus's youth unemployment stood at 9.18% in 2025, a decline of +1.36pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.51% by 2026. Belarus ranked 60th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 9.04% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 9.27% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 9.51% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.18% | −1.36pp | #60 |
| 2024 | 10.54% | −0.06pp | #75 |
| 2023 | 10.60% | +0.31pp | #74 |
| 2022 | 10.28% | −0.21pp | #72 |
| 2021 | 10.49% | −1.55pp | #63 |
| 2020 | 12.05% | +1.84pp | #70 |
| 2019 | 10.21% | −0.44pp | #74 |
| 2018 | 10.65% | +1.30pp | #78 |
| 2017 | 9.35% | −1.38pp | #63 |
| 2016 | 10.73% | −0.04pp | #72 |
| 2015 | 10.77% | −0.03pp | #68 |
| 2014 | 10.80% | −0.03pp | #72 |
| 2013 | 10.83% | −0.00pp | #78 |
| 2012 | 10.83% | −0.05pp | #76 |
| 2011 | 10.88% | −0.01pp | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belarus matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belarus's youth unemployment was 9.18% in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 12.9% decrease from the previous year.
Belarus's youth unemployment peaked at 42.78% in 1996.
The lowest youth unemployment in Belarus was 1.08% in 1991.
Belarus ranks 60th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belarus's youth unemployment is projected to reach 9.51% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Belarus in 2025 was 9.18%. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belarus_youth-unemployment,
title = {Belarus Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belarus/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}