Côte d'Ivoire Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Côte d'Ivoire's youth unemployment was 4.01% in 2025, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 5.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Côte d'Ivoire's youth unemployment stood at 4.01% in 2025, a decline of +0.24pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.85% by 2026. Côte d'Ivoire ranked 20th globally.
Côte d'Ivoire's youth unemployment rate has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 35 years, according to World Bank data. The indicator peaked at 9.89% in 2012, a year marked by economic instability and social unrest in the country. Conversely, it hit a trough of 2.04% in 2016, reflecting a period of relative economic stability. While the latest available data for 2025 reveals a youth unemployment rate of 4.01%, ranking #20 globally, it remains higher than that of peer countries such as Japan, which has maintained a rate of 3.90% over the same period. A comparison with Uganda, another peer country, shows Côte d'Ivoire's rate is slightly lower. This recent stabilization of the youth unemployment rate may be attributed to various economic development initiatives implemented by the government. However, potential changes in global market conditions, particularly those affecting the cocoa industry, which is a significant contributor to Côte d'Ivoire's economy, could impact the country's labor market and alter this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 3.54% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 3.70% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.85% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.01% | −0.24pp | #20 |
| 2024 | 4.25% | +0.01pp | #21 |
| 2023 | 4.24% | −0.06pp | #22 |
| 2022 | 4.30% | −0.45pp | #20 |
| 2021 | 4.75% | +0.07pp | #21 |
| 2020 | 4.69% | +0.64pp | #18 |
| 2019 | 4.04% | −0.62pp | #18 |
| 2018 | 4.67% | −0.59pp | #22 |
| 2017 | 5.26% | +3.22pp | #24 |
| 2016 | 2.04% | −1.34pp | #6 |
| 2015 | 3.38% | −1.33pp | #13 |
| 2014 | 4.70% | −1.57pp | #24 |
| 2013 | 6.27% | −3.62pp | #33 |
| 2012 | 9.89% | +0.21pp | #67 |
| 2011 | 9.68% | +0.62pp | #63 |
Analysis
Côte d'Ivoire's youth unemployment was 4.01% in 2025, a decline of −0.24pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 3.85% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Côte d'Ivoire's youth unemployment was 4.01% in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 5.6% decrease from the previous year.
Côte d'Ivoire's youth unemployment peaked at 9.89% in 2012.
The lowest youth unemployment in Côte d'Ivoire was 2.04% in 2016.
Côte d'Ivoire ranks 20th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Côte d'Ivoire's youth unemployment is projected to reach 3.85% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Côte d'Ivoire in 2025 was 4.01%. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_c-te-divoire_youth-unemployment,
title = {Côte d'Ivoire Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/c-te-divoire/youth-unemployment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}