Brazil Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Brazil's youth unemployment was 13.98% in 2025, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 10.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Brazil's youth unemployment stood at 13.98% in 2025, a decline of +1.69pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.21% by 2026. Brazil ranked 99th globally.
Brazil's youth unemployment rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past three decades. At its all-time peak in 2020, the rate reached 30.27%, while it hit an all-time trough in 1993 at 11.41%. The most recent data from the World Bank shows that Brazil's youth unemployment rate has decreased to 13.98%, ranking 99th globally. This rate is slightly higher than that of Oman, which ranks 83rd globally at 13.88%. The rate has generally trended downward since the early 1990s, with a brief spike during the 2020 pandemic period. Brazil's youth unemployment rate has been characterized by considerable volatility, with sharp fluctuations in the rate observed over the years. A sustained economic recovery and targeted job creation initiatives are necessary to reverse the current trend and continue the downward trajectory of youth unemployment in Brazil.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 2.47% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 5.84% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 9.21% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.98% | −1.69pp | #99 |
| 2024 | 15.67% | −2.26pp | #112 |
| 2023 | 17.94% | −2.79pp | #126 |
| 2022 | 20.73% | −7.58pp | #134 |
| 2021 | 28.31% | −1.96pp | #151 |
| 2020 | 30.27% | +3.17pp | #150 |
| 2019 | 27.10% | −0.86pp | #153 |
| 2018 | 27.96% | −0.64pp | #153 |
| 2017 | 28.59% | +2.00pp | #151 |
| 2016 | 26.60% | +7.10pp | #148 |
| 2015 | 19.49% | +4.00pp | #120 |
| 2014 | 15.50% | −0.20pp | #98 |
| 2013 | 15.70% | −0.15pp | #94 |
| 2012 | 15.85% | −1.07pp | #95 |
| 2011 | 16.93% | −1.31pp | #99 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's youth unemployment was 13.98% in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 10.8% decrease from the previous year.
Brazil's youth unemployment peaked at 30.27% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Brazil was 11.41% in 1993.
Brazil ranks 99th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's youth unemployment is projected to reach 9.21% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Brazil in 2025 was 13.98%. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_youth-unemployment,
title = {Brazil Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/youth-unemployment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}