El Salvador Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
El Salvador's youth unemployment stood at 7.81% in 2025, a rise of +0.30pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.74% by 2026. El Salvador ranked 46th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 5.94% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 6.34% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.74% | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.81% | +0.30pp | #46 |
| 2024 | 7.51% | +0.48pp | #45 |
| 2023 | 7.03% | −0.45pp | #43 |
| 2022 | 7.48% | −2.32pp | #45 |
| 2021 | 9.80% | −1.28pp | #57 |
| 2020 | 11.08% | +1.48pp | #62 |
| 2019 | 9.60% | +0.32pp | #65 |
| 2018 | 9.28% | −0.47pp | #63 |
| 2017 | 9.75% | +0.25pp | #67 |
| 2016 | 9.50% | +0.84pp | #57 |
| 2015 | 8.66% | −0.94pp | #52 |
| 2014 | 9.60% | +1.09pp | #63 |
| 2013 | 8.51% | +0.08pp | #49 |
| 2012 | 8.44% | −0.11pp | #51 |
| 2011 | 8.54% | −1.62pp | #50 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
El Salvador's youth unemployment was 7.81% in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 4.0% increase from the previous year.
El Salvador's youth unemployment peaked at 16.85% in 1993.
The lowest youth unemployment in El Salvador was 7.03% in 2023.
El Salvador ranks 46th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
El Salvador's youth unemployment is projected to reach 6.74% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of El Salvador in 2025 was 7.81%. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_youth-unemployment,
title = {El Salvador Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}