Nicaragua Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Nicaragua's youth unemployment stood at 9.54% in 2025, a decline of +0.04pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.89% by 2026. Nicaragua ranked 66th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 8.30% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 8.60% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 8.89% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.54% | −0.04pp | #66 |
| 2024 | 9.58% | +0.38pp | #66 |
| 2023 | 9.20% | −0.30pp | #63 |
| 2022 | 9.50% | −1.55pp | #62 |
| 2021 | 11.06% | −0.37pp | #69 |
| 2020 | 11.42% | +1.37pp | #65 |
| 2019 | 10.06% | +0.34pp | #72 |
| 2018 | 9.71% | +3.46pp | #70 |
| 2017 | 6.25% | −1.09pp | #28 |
| 2016 | 7.34% | −1.46pp | #40 |
| 2015 | 8.79% | +0.36pp | #53 |
| 2014 | 8.44% | −0.57pp | #49 |
| 2013 | 9.01% | +0.87pp | #55 |
| 2012 | 8.14% | −2.05pp | #45 |
| 2011 | 10.19% | −1.89pp | #71 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua's youth unemployment was 9.54% in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Nicaragua's youth unemployment peaked at 12.72% in 2009.
The lowest youth unemployment in Nicaragua was 6.25% in 2017.
Nicaragua ranks 66th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's youth unemployment is projected to reach 8.89% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Nicaragua in 2025 was 9.54%. This ranks 66th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_youth-unemployment,
title = {Nicaragua Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}