Central African Republic Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Central African Republic's youth unemployment stood at 10.09% in 2025, a rise of +0.10pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.70% by 2026. Central African Republic ranked 72nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 9.38% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 9.54% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 9.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.09% | +0.10pp | #72 |
| 2024 | 9.99% | +0.13pp | #69 |
| 2023 | 9.86% | −0.22pp | #66 |
| 2022 | 10.08% | −0.75pp | #66 |
| 2021 | 10.83% | −0.03pp | #65 |
| 2020 | 10.86% | +1.23pp | #59 |
| 2019 | 9.64% | +0.06pp | #66 |
| 2018 | 9.57% | −0.15pp | #67 |
| 2017 | 9.73% | −0.02pp | #66 |
| 2016 | 9.75% | −0.06pp | #59 |
| 2015 | 9.81% | +0.08pp | #61 |
| 2014 | 9.73% | −0.07pp | #64 |
| 2013 | 9.80% | −0.17pp | #66 |
| 2012 | 9.97% | −0.22pp | #68 |
| 2011 | 10.19% | −0.15pp | #70 |
Analysis
Central African Republic's youth unemployment was 10.09% in 2025, a rise of +0.10pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 9.70% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central African Republic's youth unemployment was 10.09% in 2025. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Central African Republic's youth unemployment peaked at 11.43% in 1994.
The lowest youth unemployment in Central African Republic was 9.57% in 2018.
Central African Republic ranks 72nd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Central African Republic's youth unemployment is projected to reach 9.70% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Central African Republic in 2025 was 10.09%. This ranks 72nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_central-african-republic_youth-unemployment,
title = {Central African Republic Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/central-african-republic/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}