Luxembourg Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Luxembourg's youth unemployment was 21.47% in 2025, ranked 141st globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
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.
Luxembourg’s youth unemployment rate has risen sharply from a historic low of 2.64 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 24.28 % in 2014, before easing to 21.47 % in 2025, placing the country 141st globally. The post‑crisis surge mirrors patterns observed in other small open economies such as Greece, where youth unemployment stood at 21.39 % in the same year, highlighting the vulnerability of labour markets to external shocks and structural rigidities. Over the 35‑year span, the indicator shows a pronounced upward trajectory after the early 1990s trough, with only a modest decline from the 2014 apex. Persistent skill mismatches, limited entry‑level positions, and demographic pressures contribute to the elevated rate. Continued investment in vocational training, incentives for firms to hire young workers, and reforms that increase labour market flexibility could moderate the upward pressure, suggesting that a gradual decline may be achievable if policy measures are effectively implemented.
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}
}