Israel Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Israel's youth unemployment was 6.03% in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Israel's youth unemployment stood at 6.03% in 2025, a decline of +0.13pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.35% by 2026. Israel ranked 33rd globally.
Israel's youth unemployment rate has experienced a significant decline over the past three decades, with the all-time trough of 5.87% reached in 2023, a marked improvement from the all-time peak of 22.63% in 1992. This downward trajectory is evident, as the youth unemployment rate has decreased from 22.11% in 1991 to 6.03% in 2025, ranking Israel 33rd globally. Notably, this rate is comparable to that of Tonga, which also has a youth unemployment rate of 6.03%. In contrast, countries such as Ghana and Burkina Faso have higher youth unemployment rates of 5.83% and 6.44%, respectively. As the Israeli labor market continues to evolve, a continued decline in youth unemployment is likely contingent upon sustained economic growth and effective job creation initiatives.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 4.59% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 4.97% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 5.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.03% | −0.13pp | #33 |
| 2024 | 6.16% | +0.29pp | #33 |
| 2023 | 5.87% | −0.85pp | #34 |
| 2022 | 6.72% | −0.93pp | #37 |
| 2021 | 7.65% | +0.00pp | #37 |
| 2020 | 7.65% | +1.12pp | #34 |
| 2019 | 6.53% | −0.50pp | #34 |
| 2018 | 7.03% | −0.13pp | #42 |
| 2017 | 7.15% | −1.36pp | #39 |
| 2016 | 8.51% | −0.69pp | #48 |
| 2015 | 9.20% | −1.23pp | #58 |
| 2014 | 10.43% | +0.03pp | #69 |
| 2013 | 10.40% | −1.59pp | #73 |
| 2012 | 11.99% | +0.17pp | #79 |
| 2011 | 11.83% | −2.40pp | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Israel matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Israel's youth unemployment was 6.03% in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.
Israel's youth unemployment peaked at 22.63% in 1992.
The lowest youth unemployment in Israel was 5.87% in 2023.
Israel ranks 33rd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Israel's youth unemployment is projected to reach 5.35% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Israel in 2025 was 6.03%. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_israel_youth-unemployment,
title = {Israel Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/israel/youth-unemployment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}