Malta Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Malta's youth unemployment stood at 8.43% in 2025, a decline of +0.69pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.31% by 2026. Malta ranked 52nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 7.75% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 8.03% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 8.31% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.43% | −0.69pp | #52 |
| 2024 | 9.12% | −0.20pp | #60 |
| 2023 | 9.32% | +0.26pp | #64 |
| 2022 | 9.06% | −0.81pp | #57 |
| 2021 | 9.87% | −1.67pp | #59 |
| 2020 | 11.54% | +1.47pp | #66 |
| 2019 | 10.07% | +0.72pp | #73 |
| 2018 | 9.36% | −1.23pp | #64 |
| 2017 | 10.59% | −0.12pp | #74 |
| 2016 | 10.71% | −0.94pp | #71 |
| 2015 | 11.65% | −0.04pp | #78 |
| 2014 | 11.70% | −1.03pp | #77 |
| 2013 | 12.73% | −1.12pp | #80 |
| 2012 | 13.85% | +0.51pp | #83 |
| 2011 | 13.34% | +0.10pp | #82 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malta matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malta's youth unemployment was 8.43% in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 7.5% decrease from the previous year.
Malta's youth unemployment peaked at 18.59% in 2004.
The lowest youth unemployment in Malta was 8.43% in 2025.
Malta ranks 52nd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malta's youth unemployment is projected to reach 8.31% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Malta in 2025 was 8.43%. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malta_youth-unemployment,
title = {Malta Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}