Brunei Darussalam Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Brunei Darussalam's youth unemployment stood at 18.23% in 2025, a rise of +0.36pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.79% by 2026. Brunei Darussalam ranked 123rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 19.50% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 19.14% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 18.79% | - | - |
| 2025 | 18.23% | +0.36pp | #123 |
| 2024 | 17.87% | −0.08pp | #122 |
| 2023 | 17.96% | −0.34pp | #128 |
| 2022 | 18.30% | +2.06pp | #122 |
| 2021 | 16.24% | −10.61pp | #105 |
| 2020 | 26.85% | +6.71pp | #143 |
| 2019 | 20.14% | −10.67pp | #132 |
| 2018 | 30.81% | +1.55pp | #160 |
| 2017 | 29.26% | +1.63pp | #153 |
| 2016 | 27.63% | +1.74pp | #150 |
| 2015 | 25.89% | +1.79pp | #145 |
| 2014 | 24.09% | +0.75pp | #134 |
| 2013 | 23.34% | +0.74pp | #130 |
| 2012 | 22.60% | +0.55pp | #126 |
| 2011 | 22.05% | +0.38pp | #127 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brunei Darussalam's youth unemployment was 18.23% in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's youth unemployment peaked at 30.81% in 2018.
The lowest youth unemployment in Brunei Darussalam was 14.22% in 1991.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 123rd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brunei Darussalam's youth unemployment is projected to reach 18.79% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 18.23%. This ranks 123rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brunei-darussalam_youth-unemployment,
title = {Brunei Darussalam Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}