Myanmar Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Myanmar's youth unemployment stood at 9.81% in 2025, a decline of +0.16pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.70% by 2026. Myanmar ranked 69th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 7.46% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 8.08% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 8.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.81% | −0.16pp | #69 |
| 2024 | 9.97% | −0.10pp | #68 |
| 2023 | 10.07% | −0.08pp | #71 |
| 2022 | 10.15% | −2.67pp | #69 |
| 2021 | 12.82% | +7.86pp | #80 |
| 2020 | 4.96% | +3.64pp | #20 |
| 2019 | 1.31% | −0.53pp | #5 |
| 2018 | 1.84% | −1.74pp | #6 |
| 2017 | 3.59% | +1.04pp | #11 |
| 2016 | 2.55% | +0.96pp | #10 |
| 2015 | 1.59% | +0.01pp | #6 |
| 2014 | 1.58% | +0.00pp | #7 |
| 2013 | 1.57% | +0.02pp | #6 |
| 2012 | 1.56% | +0.02pp | #5 |
| 2011 | 1.53% | +0.03pp | #5 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Myanmar's youth unemployment was 9.81% in 2025. Ranked 69th globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year.
Myanmar's youth unemployment peaked at 12.82% in 2021.
The lowest youth unemployment in Myanmar was 1.31% in 2019.
Myanmar ranks 69th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Myanmar's youth unemployment is projected to reach 8.70% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Myanmar in 2025 was 9.81%. This ranks 69th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_youth-unemployment,
title = {Myanmar Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}