Liberia Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Liberia's youth unemployment stood at 2.30% in 2025, a rise of +0.08pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.04% by 2026. Liberia ranked 6th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 1.83% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 1.93% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.30% | +0.08pp | #6 |
| 2024 | 2.22% | +0.00pp | #7 |
| 2023 | 2.22% | −0.02pp | #7 |
| 2022 | 2.23% | −0.59pp | #7 |
| 2021 | 2.82% | −0.09pp | #9 |
| 2020 | 2.91% | +0.61pp | #9 |
| 2019 | 2.30% | +0.00pp | #10 |
| 2018 | 2.30% | −0.00pp | #8 |
| 2017 | 2.30% | −0.00pp | #8 |
| 2016 | 2.31% | +0.38pp | #8 |
| 2015 | 1.92% | +0.37pp | #7 |
| 2014 | 1.55% | −0.40pp | #6 |
| 2013 | 1.95% | −0.41pp | #8 |
| 2012 | 2.37% | −0.40pp | #8 |
| 2011 | 2.77% | −0.38pp | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Liberia's youth unemployment was 2.30% in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
Liberia's youth unemployment peaked at 3.47% in 1991.
The lowest youth unemployment in Liberia was 1.55% in 2014.
Liberia ranks 6th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Liberia's youth unemployment is projected to reach 2.04% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Liberia in 2025 was 2.30%. This ranks 6th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_youth-unemployment,
title = {Liberia Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}