Qatar Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Qatar's youth unemployment was 0.56% in 2025, ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Qatar's youth unemployment stood at 0.56% in 2025, a decline of +0.01pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.52% by 2026. Qatar ranked 2nd globally.
Qatar's youth unemployment rate has exhibited a remarkable decline over the past three and a half decades, with the latest figure standing at 0.56% as of 2025, ranking second globally. This downward trajectory is a stark contrast to the all-time peak of 2.83% in 2004 and the trough of 0.29% in 2019, showcasing the country's ability to effectively address unemployment among its youth. Compared to its peer countries, such as Niger with a rate of 0.46%, Qatar's youth unemployment rate has consistently remained lower, a testament to its robust economy and strategic development initiatives. The country's success in maintaining a low unemployment rate among young people is likely to have a significant impact on its future economic growth and development. However, any fluctuations in the global oil market, which is a significant contributor to Qatar's economy, could potentially disrupt this trend and influence the trajectory of its youth unemployment rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 0.46% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 0.49% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.52% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.56% | −0.01pp | #2 |
| 2024 | 0.57% | −0.00pp | #2 |
| 2023 | 0.57% | +0.01pp | #2 |
| 2022 | 0.56% | −0.13pp | #2 |
| 2021 | 0.69% | +0.21pp | #1 |
| 2020 | 0.48% | +0.19pp | #2 |
| 2019 | 0.30% | −0.01pp | #1 |
| 2018 | 0.31% | −0.20pp | #1 |
| 2017 | 0.51% | +0.02pp | #2 |
| 2016 | 0.48% | −0.09pp | #1 |
| 2015 | 0.57% | −0.17pp | #1 |
| 2014 | 0.74% | −0.37pp | #2 |
| 2013 | 1.11% | −0.37pp | #2 |
| 2012 | 1.48% | +0.17pp | #4 |
| 2011 | 1.31% | +0.01pp | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's youth unemployment was 0.56% in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year.
Qatar's youth unemployment peaked at 2.83% in 2004.
The lowest youth unemployment in Qatar was 0.30% in 2019.
Qatar ranks 2nd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's youth unemployment is projected to reach 0.52% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Qatar in 2025 was 0.56%. This ranks 2nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Qatar Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/youth-unemployment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}