Luxembourg Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Luxembourg's youth unemployment stood at 21.47% in 2025, a decline of +0.22pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.56% by 2026. Luxembourg ranked 141st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 24.50% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 23.53% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 22.56% | - | - |
| 2025 | 21.47% | −0.22pp | #141 |
| 2024 | 21.69% | +2.84pp | #142 |
| 2023 | 18.85% | +1.25pp | #132 |
| 2022 | 17.60% | −1.07pp | #117 |
| 2021 | 18.67% | −4.52pp | #118 |
| 2020 | 23.18% | +6.21pp | #128 |
| 2019 | 16.98% | +2.80pp | #116 |
| 2018 | 14.18% | −1.29pp | #101 |
| 2017 | 15.47% | −6.51pp | #106 |
| 2016 | 21.98% | +4.48pp | #128 |
| 2015 | 17.50% | −6.78pp | #112 |
| 2014 | 24.28% | +7.99pp | #136 |
| 2013 | 16.29% | −0.29pp | #98 |
| 2012 | 16.58% | −1.47pp | #99 |
| 2011 | 18.05% | +4.13pp | #107 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Luxembourg 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
Luxembourg's youth unemployment was 21.47% in 2025. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
Luxembourg's youth unemployment peaked at 24.28% in 2014.
The lowest youth unemployment in Luxembourg was 2.64% in 1991.
Luxembourg ranks 141st globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Luxembourg's youth unemployment is projected to reach 22.56% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Luxembourg in 2025 was 21.47%. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_luxembourg_youth-unemployment,
title = {Luxembourg Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/luxembourg/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}