Netherlands Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Netherlands's youth unemployment stood at 8.83% in 2025, a rise of +0.05pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.61% by 2026. Netherlands ranked 57th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 8.64% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 8.62% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 8.61% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.83% | +0.05pp | #57 |
| 2024 | 8.78% | +0.51pp | #55 |
| 2023 | 8.27% | +0.63pp | #52 |
| 2022 | 7.65% | −1.69pp | #47 |
| 2021 | 9.34% | +0.46pp | #50 |
| 2020 | 8.88% | +2.27pp | #44 |
| 2019 | 6.61% | −0.44pp | #36 |
| 2018 | 7.05% | −1.67pp | #43 |
| 2017 | 8.72% | −1.92pp | #56 |
| 2016 | 10.64% | −0.46pp | #70 |
| 2015 | 11.10% | −1.43pp | #75 |
| 2014 | 12.53% | −0.41pp | #81 |
| 2013 | 12.94% | +1.49pp | #81 |
| 2012 | 11.45% | +1.68pp | #77 |
| 2011 | 9.78% | −0.99pp | #66 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Netherlands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Netherlands's youth unemployment was 8.83% in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Netherlands's youth unemployment peaked at 12.94% in 2013.
The lowest youth unemployment in Netherlands was 4.33% in 2001.
Netherlands ranks 57th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Netherlands's youth unemployment is projected to reach 8.61% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Netherlands in 2025 was 8.83%. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_netherlands_youth-unemployment,
title = {Netherlands Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/netherlands/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}