Gabon Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Gabon's youth unemployment stood at 36.28% in 2025, a decline of +0.00pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 35.49% by 2026. Gabon ranked 169th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 34.63% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 35.06% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 35.49% | - | - |
| 2025 | 36.28% | −0.00pp | #169 |
| 2024 | 36.28% | −0.12pp | #169 |
| 2023 | 36.41% | −0.23pp | #173 |
| 2022 | 36.64% | −1.60pp | #174 |
| 2021 | 38.24% | −1.46pp | #172 |
| 2020 | 39.70% | +2.99pp | #171 |
| 2019 | 36.71% | −0.09pp | #176 |
| 2018 | 36.80% | +0.27pp | #172 |
| 2017 | 36.53% | +0.34pp | #172 |
| 2016 | 36.19% | +0.33pp | #171 |
| 2015 | 35.86% | +0.20pp | #167 |
| 2014 | 35.66% | +0.31pp | #162 |
| 2013 | 35.35% | +0.23pp | #162 |
| 2012 | 35.12% | −0.22pp | #165 |
| 2011 | 35.34% | −0.60pp | #164 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gabon's youth unemployment was 36.28% in 2025. Ranked 169th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Gabon's youth unemployment peaked at 42.48% in 1993.
The lowest youth unemployment in Gabon was 32.22% in 2005.
Gabon ranks 169th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gabon's youth unemployment is projected to reach 35.49% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Gabon in 2025 was 36.28%. This ranks 169th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_youth-unemployment,
title = {Gabon Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}