Paraguay Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Paraguay's youth unemployment stood at 11.69% in 2025, a decline of +1.71pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.74% by 2026. Paraguay ranked 84th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 8.69% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 9.72% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 10.74% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.69% | −1.71pp | #84 |
| 2024 | 13.39% | +0.21pp | #95 |
| 2023 | 13.19% | −1.42pp | #97 |
| 2022 | 14.60% | −1.60pp | #104 |
| 2021 | 16.20% | −0.95pp | #104 |
| 2020 | 17.15% | +1.85pp | #105 |
| 2019 | 15.30% | +0.78pp | #107 |
| 2018 | 14.52% | +0.24pp | #102 |
| 2017 | 14.28% | +2.75pp | #97 |
| 2016 | 11.53% | +0.61pp | #79 |
| 2015 | 10.92% | −0.17pp | #70 |
| 2014 | 11.10% | +1.60pp | #74 |
| 2013 | 9.50% | −0.55pp | #63 |
| 2012 | 10.05% | −1.32pp | #69 |
| 2011 | 11.36% | +0.75pp | #78 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Paraguay's youth unemployment was 11.69% in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 12.7% decrease from the previous year.
Paraguay's youth unemployment peaked at 17.15% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Paraguay was 6.74% in 1995.
Paraguay ranks 84th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's youth unemployment is projected to reach 10.74% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Paraguay in 2025 was 11.69%. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_youth-unemployment,
title = {Paraguay Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}