Montenegro Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Montenegro's youth unemployment stood at 24.44% in 2025, a rise of +0.49pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.25% by 2026. Montenegro ranked 149th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 11.90% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 15.08% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 18.25% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.44% | +0.49pp | #149 |
| 2024 | 23.95% | +0.62pp | #149 |
| 2023 | 23.34% | −6.46pp | #147 |
| 2022 | 29.80% | −7.60pp | #159 |
| 2021 | 37.40% | +1.18pp | #170 |
| 2020 | 36.22% | +10.91pp | #166 |
| 2019 | 25.31% | −4.31pp | #144 |
| 2018 | 29.61% | −2.24pp | #155 |
| 2017 | 31.85% | −4.22pp | #157 |
| 2016 | 36.06% | −1.66pp | #170 |
| 2015 | 37.72% | +1.71pp | #170 |
| 2014 | 36.01% | −5.82pp | #165 |
| 2013 | 41.83% | −2.21pp | #174 |
| 2012 | 44.04% | +7.00pp | #177 |
| 2011 | 37.04% | +0.33pp | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Montenegro matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Montenegro's youth unemployment was 24.44% in 2025. Ranked 149th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
Montenegro's youth unemployment peaked at 55.67% in 2001.
The lowest youth unemployment in Montenegro was 23.34% in 2023.
Montenegro ranks 149th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Montenegro's youth unemployment is projected to reach 18.25% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Montenegro in 2025 was 24.44%. This ranks 149th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_montenegro_youth-unemployment,
title = {Montenegro Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/montenegro/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}