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Iran, Islamic Republic of Youth Unemployment

Youth unemployment (ages 15-24)  SL.UEM.1524.ZS

21.90% +0.59pp (+2.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #145 Global Peak 29.09% (2016) Source World Bank

Iran, Islamic Republic of Youth Unemployment (1991–2025)

Overview

Iran, Islamic Republic of's youth unemployment stood at 21.90% in 2025, a rise of +0.59pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.66% by 2026. Iran, Islamic Republic of ranked 145th globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Unemployment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 19.64% - -
2027* trend 20.15% - -
2026* trend 20.66% - -
2025 21.90% +0.59pp #145
2024 21.31% +0.04pp #140
2023 21.27% −1.42pp #139
2022 22.69% −1.07pp #141
2021 23.75% +0.04pp #138
2020 23.71% −2.24pp #129
2019 25.95% −1.55pp #149
2018 27.50% −0.71pp #151
2017 28.21% −0.88pp #150
2016 29.09% +3.13pp #153
2015 25.96% +0.99pp #146
2014 24.97% +1.10pp #142
2013 23.87% −3.02pp #133
2012 26.89% +0.25pp #142
2011 26.65% −2.06pp #147
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 39.9% GDP growth -2.4% Unemployment 10.7%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Iran, Islamic Republic of matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iran, Islamic Republic of's youth unemployment?

Iran, Islamic Republic of's youth unemployment was 21.90% in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest youth unemployment in Iran, Islamic Republic of?

Iran, Islamic Republic of's youth unemployment peaked at 29.09% in 2016.

What was the lowest youth unemployment in Iran, Islamic Republic of?

The lowest youth unemployment in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 18.55% in 1996.

How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank in youth unemployment?

Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 145th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for youth unemployment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected youth unemployment of Iran, Islamic Republic of in 2026?

Iran, Islamic Republic of's youth unemployment is projected to reach 20.66% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the youth unemployment of Iran, Islamic Republic of in 2025?

The youth unemployment of Iran, Islamic Republic of in 2025 was 21.90%. This ranks 145th in the world.

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