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Dominican Republic Youth Unemployment

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

12.31% −0.56pp (-4.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #88 Global Peak 17.39% (2013) Source World Bank

Dominican Republic Youth Unemployment (1991–2025)

Overview

Dominican Republic's youth unemployment stood at 12.31% in 2025, a decline of +0.56pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.56% by 2026. Dominican Republic ranked 88th globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Unemployment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 8.74% - -
2027* trend 9.65% - -
2026* trend 10.56% - -
2025 12.31% −0.56pp #88
2024 12.87% +1.31pp #90
2023 11.56% −1.29pp #86
2022 12.85% −4.02pp #90
2021 16.87% +2.11pp #109
2020 14.77% −1.07pp #86
2019 15.84% +0.99pp #110
2018 14.85% +1.41pp #103
2017 13.44% −3.30pp #95
2016 16.74% +0.31pp #107
2015 16.43% +3.08pp #105
2014 13.34% −4.05pp #84
2013 17.39% +2.57pp #103
2012 14.82% +0.87pp #87
2011 13.96% +3.15pp #85
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 51.5% Rate 32.6% Gap -18.8pp Reserves YoY +195.6%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dominican Republic's youth unemployment?

Dominican Republic's youth unemployment was 12.31% in 2025. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest youth unemployment in Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic's youth unemployment peaked at 17.39% in 2013.

What was the lowest youth unemployment in Dominican Republic?

The lowest youth unemployment in Dominican Republic was 10.55% in 2008.

How does Dominican Republic rank in youth unemployment?

Dominican Republic ranks 88th 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 Dominican Republic in 2026?

Dominican Republic's youth unemployment is projected to reach 10.56% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the youth unemployment of Dominican Republic in 2025?

The youth unemployment of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 12.31%. This ranks 88th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_youth-unemployment, title = {Dominican Republic Youth Unemployment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/youth-unemployment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }