Burkina Faso Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Burkina Faso's youth unemployment stood at 6.44% in 2025, a decline of +0.09pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.00% by 2026. Burkina Faso ranked 35th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 5.48% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 5.74% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.44% | −0.09pp | #35 |
| 2024 | 6.53% | −0.04pp | #38 |
| 2023 | 6.57% | −0.15pp | #39 |
| 2022 | 6.72% | −0.92pp | #39 |
| 2021 | 7.64% | −0.34pp | #36 |
| 2020 | 7.98% | +0.55pp | #38 |
| 2019 | 7.43% | −0.21pp | #44 |
| 2018 | 7.64% | +0.11pp | #45 |
| 2017 | 7.53% | +0.15pp | #42 |
| 2016 | 7.38% | +0.22pp | #41 |
| 2015 | 7.16% | +0.33pp | #38 |
| 2014 | 6.84% | +0.31pp | #37 |
| 2013 | 6.53% | +0.32pp | #35 |
| 2012 | 6.21% | +0.10pp | #28 |
| 2011 | 6.11% | +0.19pp | #29 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's youth unemployment was 6.44% in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's youth unemployment peaked at 7.98% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Burkina Faso was 3.79% in 1993.
Burkina Faso ranks 35th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's youth unemployment is projected to reach 6.00% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 6.44%. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_youth-unemployment,
title = {Burkina Faso Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}