Kazakhstan Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Kazakhstan's youth unemployment stood at 3.81% in 2025, a decline of +0.01pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.65% by 2026. Kazakhstan ranked 17th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 3.48% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 3.56% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.65% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.81% | −0.01pp | #17 |
| 2024 | 3.82% | +0.00pp | #16 |
| 2023 | 3.81% | −0.01pp | #16 |
| 2022 | 3.82% | −0.39pp | #18 |
| 2021 | 4.22% | +0.44pp | #16 |
| 2020 | 3.78% | +0.01pp | #12 |
| 2019 | 3.77% | −0.01pp | #15 |
| 2018 | 3.78% | −0.01pp | #15 |
| 2017 | 3.79% | −0.02pp | #12 |
| 2016 | 3.81% | +0.04pp | #16 |
| 2015 | 3.76% | −0.08pp | #16 |
| 2014 | 3.84% | −0.09pp | #17 |
| 2013 | 3.92% | −0.02pp | #17 |
| 2012 | 3.94% | −0.64pp | #18 |
| 2011 | 4.58% | −0.64pp | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kazakhstan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kazakhstan's youth unemployment was 3.81% in 2025. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Kazakhstan's youth unemployment peaked at 23.87% in 1999.
The lowest youth unemployment in Kazakhstan was 1.61% in 1991.
Kazakhstan ranks 17th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kazakhstan's youth unemployment is projected to reach 3.65% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Kazakhstan in 2025 was 3.81%. This ranks 17th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kazakhstan_youth-unemployment,
title = {Kazakhstan Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kazakhstan/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}