Peru Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Peru's youth unemployment stood at 9.45% in 2025, a decline of +0.25pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.58% by 2026. Peru ranked 64th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 9.93% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 9.76% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 9.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.45% | −0.25pp | #64 |
| 2024 | 9.70% | +0.86pp | #67 |
| 2023 | 8.85% | +1.17pp | #60 |
| 2022 | 7.68% | −1.91pp | #48 |
| 2021 | 9.59% | −3.07pp | #53 |
| 2020 | 12.66% | +5.25pp | #74 |
| 2019 | 7.41% | −0.94pp | #43 |
| 2018 | 8.34% | +0.02pp | #54 |
| 2017 | 8.32% | +0.05pp | #48 |
| 2016 | 8.27% | +1.40pp | #46 |
| 2015 | 6.88% | −0.67pp | #36 |
| 2014 | 7.55% | +0.54pp | #41 |
| 2013 | 7.01% | +0.16pp | #39 |
| 2012 | 6.85% | −0.15pp | #34 |
| 2011 | 7.00% | +0.16pp | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru 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
Peru's youth unemployment was 9.45% in 2025. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's youth unemployment peaked at 12.66% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Peru was 5.70% in 1994.
Peru ranks 64th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's youth unemployment is projected to reach 9.58% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Peru in 2025 was 9.45%. This ranks 64th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_youth-unemployment,
title = {Peru Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}