Haiti Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Haiti's youth unemployment was 37.52% in 2025, ranked 171st globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Haiti's youth unemployment stood at 37.52% in 2025, a rise of +0.76pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 36.90% by 2026. Haiti ranked 171st globally.
Haiti's youth unemployment rate has experienced a persistent and significant challenge, with the most recent data indicating a staggering 37.52% of young individuals unable to secure employment. This ranking places Haiti at #171 globally, a stark contrast to its all-time peak of 40.52% in 2007, which remains one of the highest rates in the region. Conversely, the lowest recorded youth unemployment rate in Haiti occurred in 1991, at 16.52%, a trough that has yet to be surpassed. For context, French Polynesia, a peer country, boasts a relatively lower youth unemployment rate of 36.57%. The prolonged nature of this issue underscores the need for sustained economic growth and job creation initiatives to address the pressing issue of youth unemployment in Haiti. A potential shift in the trajectory of this trend could be achieved through investments in education and vocational training programs, which could equip young Haitians with the skills necessary to participate in the country's growing economy.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 36.87% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 36.89% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 36.90% | - | - |
| 2025 | 37.52% | +0.76pp | #171 |
| 2024 | 36.76% | +0.43pp | #171 |
| 2023 | 36.33% | +0.00pp | #171 |
| 2022 | 36.33% | −1.48pp | #173 |
| 2021 | 37.81% | −1.73pp | #171 |
| 2020 | 39.53% | +4.29pp | #170 |
| 2019 | 35.25% | +0.35pp | #171 |
| 2018 | 34.90% | +0.14pp | #170 |
| 2017 | 34.75% | +0.22pp | #166 |
| 2016 | 34.54% | +0.36pp | #161 |
| 2015 | 34.18% | +0.09pp | #160 |
| 2014 | 34.09% | +0.35pp | #157 |
| 2013 | 33.75% | −0.55pp | #156 |
| 2012 | 34.30% | −1.06pp | #160 |
| 2011 | 35.35% | −1.57pp | #165 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Haiti matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Haiti's youth unemployment was 37.52% in 2025. Ranked 171st globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from the previous year.
Haiti's youth unemployment peaked at 40.52% in 2007.
The lowest youth unemployment in Haiti was 16.52% in 1991.
Haiti ranks 171st globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Haiti's youth unemployment is projected to reach 36.90% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Haiti in 2025 was 37.52%. This ranks 171st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_haiti_youth-unemployment,
title = {Haiti Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/haiti/youth-unemployment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}