Madagascar Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Madagascar's youth unemployment stood at 5.25% in 2025, a decline of +0.21pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.03% by 2026. Madagascar ranked 27th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 4.68% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 4.86% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 5.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.25% | −0.21pp | #27 |
| 2024 | 5.46% | +0.03pp | #29 |
| 2023 | 5.43% | −0.15pp | #32 |
| 2022 | 5.58% | −0.47pp | #27 |
| 2021 | 6.06% | +0.18pp | #28 |
| 2020 | 5.87% | +1.39pp | #25 |
| 2019 | 4.49% | +0.30pp | #24 |
| 2018 | 4.18% | +0.31pp | #18 |
| 2017 | 3.88% | +0.30pp | #14 |
| 2016 | 3.58% | +0.28pp | #14 |
| 2015 | 3.31% | +0.77pp | #11 |
| 2014 | 2.54% | +0.76pp | #10 |
| 2013 | 1.78% | +0.77pp | #7 |
| 2012 | 1.01% | −2.21pp | #2 |
| 2011 | 3.22% | −1.56pp | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Madagascar's youth unemployment was 5.25% in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 3.9% decrease from the previous year.
Madagascar's youth unemployment peaked at 8.83% in 1993.
The lowest youth unemployment in Madagascar was 1.01% in 2012.
Madagascar ranks 27th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Madagascar's youth unemployment is projected to reach 5.03% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Madagascar in 2025 was 5.25%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_madagascar_youth-unemployment,
title = {Madagascar Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/madagascar/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}