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Djibouti Youth Unemployment

Youth unemployment (ages 15-24)  SL.UEM.1524.ZS

76.77% +0.27pp (+0.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #181 Global Peak 81.88% (2020) Source World Bank

Djibouti Youth Unemployment (1991–2025)

Overview

Djibouti's youth unemployment stood at 76.77% in 2025, a rise of +0.27pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 75.53% by 2026. Djibouti ranked 181st globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Unemployment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 74.46% - -
2027* trend 74.99% - -
2026* trend 75.53% - -
2025 76.77% +0.27pp #181
2024 76.49% +0.10pp #181
2023 76.39% −0.22pp #183
2022 76.61% −2.77pp #185
2021 79.38% −2.51pp #186
2020 81.88% +5.98pp #186
2019 75.91% +0.93pp #186
2018 74.98% +1.03pp #186
2017 73.95% +0.94pp #186
2016 73.01% +0.52pp #186
2015 72.49% +0.46pp #186
2014 72.04% +0.69pp #186
2013 71.34% +0.56pp #186
2012 70.78% +0.30pp #186
2011 70.49% +0.47pp #186
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +10.5% GDP growth 5.5% C/A balance 18.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Djibouti's youth unemployment?

Djibouti's youth unemployment was 76.77% in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest youth unemployment in Djibouti?

Djibouti's youth unemployment peaked at 81.88% in 2020.

What was the lowest youth unemployment in Djibouti?

The lowest youth unemployment in Djibouti was 58.71% in 1991.

How does Djibouti rank in youth unemployment?

Djibouti ranks 181st globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for youth unemployment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected youth unemployment of Djibouti in 2026?

Djibouti's youth unemployment is projected to reach 75.53% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the youth unemployment of Djibouti in 2025?

The youth unemployment of Djibouti in 2025 was 76.77%. This ranks 181st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_djibouti_youth-unemployment, title = {Djibouti Youth Unemployment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/youth-unemployment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }