Estonia Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Estonia's youth unemployment stood at 19.70% in 2025, a rise of +0.44pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.34% by 2026. Estonia ranked 132nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 21.74% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 21.04% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 20.34% | - | - |
| 2025 | 19.70% | +0.44pp | #132 |
| 2024 | 19.26% | +2.05pp | #132 |
| 2023 | 17.21% | −1.19pp | #120 |
| 2022 | 18.39% | +1.77pp | #123 |
| 2021 | 16.62% | −1.80pp | #107 |
| 2020 | 18.42% | +6.79pp | #109 |
| 2019 | 11.62% | −0.45pp | #88 |
| 2018 | 12.08% | −0.10pp | #92 |
| 2017 | 12.18% | −1.95pp | #84 |
| 2016 | 14.13% | −0.22pp | #93 |
| 2015 | 14.34% | −0.63pp | #93 |
| 2014 | 14.98% | −3.73pp | #94 |
| 2013 | 18.70% | −2.16pp | #109 |
| 2012 | 20.86% | −1.52pp | #123 |
| 2011 | 22.39% | −10.55pp | #129 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Estonia 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
Estonia's youth unemployment was 19.70% in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year.
Estonia's youth unemployment peaked at 32.94% in 2010.
The lowest youth unemployment in Estonia was 3.40% in 1991.
Estonia ranks 132nd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Estonia's youth unemployment is projected to reach 20.34% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Estonia in 2025 was 19.70%. This ranks 132nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_estonia_youth-unemployment,
title = {Estonia Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/estonia/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}