Djibouti Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Djibouti's youth unemployment was 76.77% in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Djibouti's youth unemployment peaked at 81.88% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Djibouti was 58.71% in 1991.
Djibouti ranks 181st globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Djibouti's youth unemployment is projected to reach 75.53% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Djibouti in 2025 was 76.77%. This ranks 181st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_youth-unemployment,
title = {Djibouti Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}