Canada Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Canada's youth unemployment stood at 13.80% in 2025, a rise of +0.52pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.41% by 2026. Canada ranked 96th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 14.14% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 13.78% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 13.41% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.80% | +0.52pp | #96 |
| 2024 | 13.28% | +2.47pp | #94 |
| 2023 | 10.81% | +0.72pp | #77 |
| 2022 | 10.08% | −3.48pp | #67 |
| 2021 | 13.56% | −6.57pp | #87 |
| 2020 | 20.13% | +9.38pp | #120 |
| 2019 | 10.74% | +0.04pp | #79 |
| 2018 | 10.71% | −0.53pp | #80 |
| 2017 | 11.24% | −1.36pp | #78 |
| 2016 | 12.60% | −0.16pp | #84 |
| 2015 | 12.76% | −0.44pp | #85 |
| 2014 | 13.20% | −0.04pp | #82 |
| 2013 | 13.24% | −0.79pp | #82 |
| 2012 | 14.04% | +0.12pp | #86 |
| 2011 | 13.92% | −0.66pp | #84 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Canada's youth unemployment was 13.80% in 2025. Ranked 96th globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year.
Canada's youth unemployment peaked at 20.13% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Canada was 10.08% in 2022.
Canada ranks 96th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Canada's youth unemployment is projected to reach 13.41% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Canada in 2025 was 13.80%. This ranks 96th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_youth-unemployment,
title = {Canada Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}