Mozambique Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Mozambique's youth unemployment stood at 11.61% in 2025, a rise of +0.11pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.23% by 2026. Mozambique ranked 83rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 12.92% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 12.58% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 12.23% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.61% | +0.11pp | #83 |
| 2024 | 11.50% | +0.03pp | #81 |
| 2023 | 11.47% | −0.15pp | #83 |
| 2022 | 11.62% | +1.78pp | #86 |
| 2021 | 9.84% | +0.13pp | #58 |
| 2020 | 9.71% | +1.20pp | #48 |
| 2019 | 8.51% | +0.34pp | #56 |
| 2018 | 8.17% | +0.38pp | #51 |
| 2017 | 7.80% | +0.40pp | #44 |
| 2016 | 7.40% | +0.30pp | #42 |
| 2015 | 7.10% | +0.07pp | #37 |
| 2014 | 7.03% | +0.04pp | #39 |
| 2013 | 6.99% | +0.06pp | #38 |
| 2012 | 6.93% | +0.01pp | #35 |
| 2011 | 6.92% | +0.05pp | #34 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's youth unemployment was 11.61% in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Mozambique's youth unemployment peaked at 11.62% in 2022.
The lowest youth unemployment in Mozambique was 5.63% in 1998.
Mozambique ranks 83rd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mozambique's youth unemployment is projected to reach 12.23% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Mozambique in 2025 was 11.61%. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_youth-unemployment,
title = {Mozambique Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}