Niger Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Niger's youth unemployment stood at 0.46% in 2025, a rise of +0.07pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.31% by 2026. Niger ranked 1st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 0.21% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 0.26% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.31% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.46% | +0.07pp | #1 |
| 2024 | 0.39% | −0.01pp | #1 |
| 2023 | 0.40% | +0.00pp | #1 |
| 2022 | 0.40% | −0.32pp | #1 |
| 2021 | 0.72% | −0.03pp | #2 |
| 2020 | 0.74% | −0.01pp | #3 |
| 2019 | 0.75% | +0.01pp | #3 |
| 2018 | 0.74% | +0.01pp | #3 |
| 2017 | 0.73% | +0.02pp | #3 |
| 2016 | 0.72% | +0.01pp | #2 |
| 2015 | 0.70% | +0.03pp | #2 |
| 2014 | 0.67% | −1.65pp | #1 |
| 2013 | 2.33% | −1.53pp | #10 |
| 2012 | 3.85% | +3.39pp | #17 |
| 2011 | 0.47% | −0.74pp | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's youth unemployment was 0.46% in 2025. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 16.9% increase from the previous year.
Niger's youth unemployment peaked at 6.18% in 2005.
The lowest youth unemployment in Niger was 0.39% in 2024.
Niger ranks 1st globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's youth unemployment is projected to reach 0.31% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Niger in 2025 was 0.46%. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_youth-unemployment,
title = {Niger Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}