Lebanon Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Lebanon's youth unemployment was 22.74% in 2023, ranked 145th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2022. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2023.
Overview
Lebanon's youth unemployment stood at 22.74% in 2023, a decline of +0.16pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.24% by 2025. Lebanon ranked 145th globally.
Lebanon’s youth unemployment rate stood at 22.74 % in 2023, placing it 145th in the world and just above Italy’s 22.73 % and below Mauritania’s 23.24 % among peers with similar rankings. The indicator has been tracked for 33 years, rising from a low of 15.30 % in 2009 to an all‑time peak of 26.58 % in 2020 before easing to the current level. The post‑2020 decline reflects a modest recovery after the severe economic contraction that followed the 2019‑2020 financial crisis, yet the rate remains well above the pre‑crisis trough and signals persistent structural challenges in the labour market for young people. Continued reforms aimed at improving business climate, expanding vocational training and stabilising macro‑economic conditions will be essential if Lebanon is to sustain the downward trajectory and bring youth unemployment closer to the levels observed in the early 2000s.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 21.77% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 22.24% | - | - |
| 2023 | 22.74% | −0.16pp | #145 |
| 2022 | 22.90% | −2.30pp | #144 |
| 2021 | 25.20% | −1.37pp | #144 |
| 2020 | 26.58% | +3.30pp | #140 |
| 2019 | 23.28% | +0.61pp | #140 |
| 2018 | 22.67% | +0.63pp | #136 |
| 2017 | 22.04% | +0.67pp | #132 |
| 2016 | 21.37% | +0.78pp | #125 |
| 2015 | 20.59% | +0.82pp | #124 |
| 2014 | 19.77% | +0.66pp | #119 |
| 2013 | 19.11% | +0.92pp | #112 |
| 2012 | 18.19% | +1.06pp | #108 |
| 2011 | 17.13% | +1.06pp | #101 |
| 2010 | 16.08% | +0.78pp | #98 |
| 2009 | 15.30% | −3.25pp | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's youth unemployment was 22.74% in 2023. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Lebanon's youth unemployment peaked at 26.58% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Lebanon was 15.30% in 2009.
Lebanon ranks 145th globally in youth unemployment as of 2023.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lebanon's youth unemployment is projected to reach 22.24% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Lebanon in 2023 was 22.74%. This ranks 145th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_youth-unemployment,
title = {Lebanon Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/youth-unemployment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}