Central African Republic Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Central African Republic's youth unemployment was 10.09% in 2025, ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
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.
The Central African Republic's youth unemployment rate has exhibited a fluctuating trend over the past 35 years, ranging from a peak of 11.43% in 1994 to a trough of 9.57% in 2018. Despite some variation, the country's youth unemployment rate has generally trended downward since the late 1990s, with the exception of a brief increase in the early 2000s. As of 2025, the youth unemployment rate stands at 10.09%, ranking 72 globally. This rate is comparable to that of Turkmenistan, which also has a youth unemployment rate of 10.02%. In contrast, Bulgaria and Saudi Arabia have lower rates of 10.15% and 10.01%, respectively, while Eritrea has a higher rate of 10.24%. To reverse the downward trend, the Central African Republic would benefit from implementing effective education and job training programs, as well as increasing investment in the private sector to stimulate economic growth and job creation.
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}
}