Mongolia Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Mongolia's youth unemployment was 11.71% in 2025, ranked 85th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Mongolia's youth unemployment stood at 11.71% in 2025, a rise of +0.17pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.71% by 2026. Mongolia ranked 85th globally.
Mongolia’s youth unemployment rate stood at 11.71 % in 2025, placing the country 85th in the world according to World Bank data. Over the 35‑year series, the indicator has shown considerable volatility, climbing from an early‑record 8.63 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 21.13 % in 2019 before falling to a trough of 8.37 % in 2012. The recent level is closely aligned with peer nations such as Paraguay (11.69 %) and Denmark (11.74 %), suggesting that Mongolia’s labor market for young people is now comparable to both developing and advanced economies. The post‑peak decline reflects a combination of modest economic diversification and targeted employment programmes that have moderated the surge seen during the late‑2010s mining boom. Continued reforms in vocational training and the expansion of non‑extractive sectors will be crucial to sustain the downward trajectory and prevent a reversal of the gains achieved since the 2012 trough.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 7.82% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 8.76% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 9.71% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.71% | +0.17pp | #85 |
| 2024 | 11.54% | −0.06pp | #83 |
| 2023 | 11.61% | +0.17pp | #87 |
| 2022 | 11.43% | −5.07pp | #84 |
| 2021 | 16.51% | +1.62pp | #106 |
| 2020 | 14.89% | −6.24pp | #89 |
| 2019 | 21.13% | +4.67pp | #136 |
| 2018 | 16.46% | −0.97pp | #113 |
| 2017 | 17.44% | −2.71pp | #114 |
| 2016 | 20.14% | +7.40pp | #123 |
| 2015 | 12.74% | +0.78pp | #84 |
| 2014 | 11.96% | +1.38pp | #79 |
| 2013 | 10.58% | +2.22pp | #76 |
| 2012 | 8.37% | −1.91pp | #49 |
| 2011 | 10.27% | −4.29pp | #72 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mongolia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mongolia's youth unemployment was 11.71% in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Mongolia's youth unemployment peaked at 21.13% in 2019.
The lowest youth unemployment in Mongolia was 8.37% in 2012.
Mongolia ranks 85th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mongolia's youth unemployment is projected to reach 9.71% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Mongolia in 2025 was 11.71%. This ranks 85th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mongolia_youth-unemployment,
title = {Mongolia Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mongolia/youth-unemployment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}