Paraguay Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Paraguay's youth unemployment was 11.69% in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 12.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
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.
Paraguay’s youth unemployment rate stood at 11.69% in 2025, ranking the country 84th globally, a figure closely mirrored by peer nations such as Mongolia at 11.71% and Denmark at 11.74%. Over a 35-year period since 1991, youth joblessness in Paraguay has fluctuated significantly, reaching an all-time peak of 17.15% in 2020 amid the economic disruptions of the pandemic, while its lowest level was recorded in 1995 at 6.74%. The 1995 trough coincided with a period of relative macroeconomic stability and modest growth in informal sector employment, whereas the 2020 spike reflected widespread labor market contractions, particularly affecting younger workers in urban centers. Although the rate has receded from its pandemic high, it remains above the long-term average, suggesting persistent structural challenges in integrating youth into the formal economy. Recent improvements may signal some resilience in labor demand, but sustained reductions will likely depend on expanded access to quality education, vocational training, and private sector development. Absent targeted policy interventions, the trend may plateau around current levels.
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}
}