French Polynesia Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
French Polynesia's youth unemployment was 36.57% in 2025, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
French Polynesia's youth unemployment stood at 36.57% in 2025, a rise of +0.11pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 35.53% by 2026. French Polynesia ranked 170th globally.
French Polynesia’s youth unemployment rate has risen steadily since the earliest available observation in 1991, when it stood at 30.23%, to a World Bank‑reported 36.57% in 2025, placing the territory 170th globally. The upward trajectory peaked in 2020 at 41.47%, a level that remains well above the 1991 trough and signals persistent labour market frictions for young workers. Compared with peer economies of similar rank, French Polynesia’s rate is marginally higher than Gabon’s 36.28% and slightly lower than Haiti’s 37.52%, suggesting regional challenges in absorbing new entrants. The 35‑year coverage shows that despite occasional modest declines, the indicator has not returned to its early‑1990s low, reflecting limited diversification and a reliance on seasonal tourism. Continued investment in vocational training and the expansion of digital and green sectors could reverse the current path, potentially lowering youth unemployment and narrowing the gap with its peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 34.55% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 35.04% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 35.53% | - | - |
| 2025 | 36.57% | +0.11pp | #170 |
| 2024 | 36.46% | +0.08pp | #170 |
| 2023 | 36.38% | −0.44pp | #172 |
| 2022 | 36.82% | −2.04pp | #175 |
| 2021 | 38.86% | −2.61pp | #173 |
| 2020 | 41.47% | +4.97pp | #175 |
| 2019 | 36.50% | +0.30pp | #175 |
| 2018 | 36.20% | +0.33pp | #171 |
| 2017 | 35.87% | +0.09pp | #170 |
| 2016 | 35.78% | +0.20pp | #168 |
| 2015 | 35.58% | +0.13pp | #165 |
| 2014 | 35.46% | +0.03pp | #160 |
| 2013 | 35.43% | +0.08pp | #163 |
| 2012 | 35.35% | −0.16pp | #167 |
| 2011 | 35.51% | +0.41pp | #166 |
Analysis
French Polynesia's youth unemployment was 36.57% in 2025, a rise of +0.11pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 35.53% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
French Polynesia's youth unemployment was 36.57% in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
French Polynesia's youth unemployment peaked at 41.47% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in French Polynesia was 30.23% in 1991.
French Polynesia ranks 170th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
French Polynesia's youth unemployment is projected to reach 35.53% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of French Polynesia in 2025 was 36.57%. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_french-polynesia_youth-unemployment,
title = {French Polynesia Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/french-polynesia/youth-unemployment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}