Kyrgyz Republic Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Kyrgyz Republic's youth unemployment stood at 8.23% in 2025, a decline of +0.19pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.73% by 2026. Kyrgyz Republic ranked 51st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 4.86% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 5.80% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.23% | −0.19pp | #51 |
| 2024 | 8.42% | −0.03pp | #52 |
| 2023 | 8.45% | −2.46pp | #54 |
| 2022 | 10.91% | −0.73pp | #81 |
| 2021 | 11.65% | −0.21pp | #72 |
| 2020 | 11.86% | −0.96pp | #69 |
| 2019 | 12.82% | +3.26pp | #96 |
| 2018 | 9.56% | +0.26pp | #65 |
| 2017 | 9.30% | +0.38pp | #61 |
| 2016 | 8.93% | +0.42pp | #53 |
| 2015 | 8.51% | +0.38pp | #47 |
| 2014 | 8.13% | +0.48pp | #46 |
| 2013 | 7.65% | +0.11pp | #42 |
| 2012 | 7.55% | +0.46pp | #39 |
| 2011 | 7.09% | +0.35pp | #37 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kyrgyz Republic matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kyrgyz Republic's youth unemployment was 8.23% in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.
Kyrgyz Republic's youth unemployment peaked at 12.82% in 2019.
The lowest youth unemployment in Kyrgyz Republic was 1.98% in 1991.
Kyrgyz Republic ranks 51st globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kyrgyz Republic's youth unemployment is projected to reach 6.73% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Kyrgyz Republic in 2025 was 8.23%. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kyrgyz-republic_youth-unemployment,
title = {Kyrgyz Republic Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kyrgyz-republic/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}