Honduras Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Honduras's youth unemployment stood at 8.53% in 2025, a rise of +0.23pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.00% by 2026. Honduras ranked 53rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 2.65% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 4.33% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.53% | +0.23pp | #53 |
| 2024 | 8.30% | −2.18pp | #51 |
| 2023 | 10.48% | −3.09pp | #73 |
| 2022 | 13.57% | −0.70pp | #95 |
| 2021 | 14.27% | −2.80pp | #89 |
| 2020 | 17.07% | +6.29pp | #104 |
| 2019 | 10.77% | +0.28pp | #80 |
| 2018 | 10.49% | −0.26pp | #76 |
| 2017 | 10.75% | −1.83pp | #76 |
| 2016 | 12.58% | +1.54pp | #83 |
| 2015 | 11.04% | −0.82pp | #73 |
| 2014 | 11.87% | +2.04pp | #78 |
| 2013 | 9.82% | +2.85pp | #67 |
| 2012 | 6.97% | −1.09pp | #37 |
| 2011 | 8.06% | +0.56pp | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Honduras matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Honduras's youth unemployment was 8.53% in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year.
Honduras's youth unemployment peaked at 17.07% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Honduras was 5.16% in 1992.
Honduras ranks 53rd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Honduras's youth unemployment is projected to reach 6.00% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Honduras in 2025 was 8.53%. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_honduras_youth-unemployment,
title = {Honduras Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/honduras/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}