Eswatini Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Eswatini's youth unemployment stood at 54.33% in 2025, a decline of +0.04pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.98% by 2026. Eswatini ranked 179th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 51.22% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 52.10% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 52.98% | - | - |
| 2025 | 54.33% | −0.04pp | #179 |
| 2024 | 54.37% | +0.13pp | #179 |
| 2023 | 54.24% | −4.24pp | #181 |
| 2022 | 58.47% | +1.81pp | #183 |
| 2021 | 56.67% | −1.94pp | #184 |
| 2020 | 58.61% | +7.41pp | #184 |
| 2019 | 51.20% | +1.27pp | #184 |
| 2018 | 49.93% | +1.56pp | #183 |
| 2017 | 48.37% | +1.39pp | #183 |
| 2016 | 46.97% | −1.38pp | #180 |
| 2015 | 48.35% | −0.96pp | #181 |
| 2014 | 49.31% | −1.15pp | #179 |
| 2013 | 50.46% | −1.22pp | #178 |
| 2012 | 51.69% | −1.56pp | #181 |
| 2011 | 53.25% | −1.29pp | #183 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eswatini's youth unemployment was 54.33% in 2025. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Eswatini's youth unemployment peaked at 58.61% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Eswatini was 40.99% in 1991.
Eswatini ranks 179th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Eswatini's youth unemployment is projected to reach 52.98% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Eswatini in 2025 was 54.33%. This ranks 179th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eswatini_youth-unemployment,
title = {Eswatini Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}