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Russian Federation Youth Unemployment

Youth unemployment (ages 15-24)  SL.UEM.1524.ZS

7.61% −0.64pp (-7.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #45 Global Peak 27.14% (1998) Source World Bank

Russian Federation Youth Unemployment (1991–2025)

Overview

Russian Federation's youth unemployment stood at 7.61% in 2025, a decline of +0.64pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.55% by 2026. Russian Federation ranked 45th globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Unemployment YoY change Rank
2028* trend -0.09% - -
2027* trend 2.23% - -
2026* trend 4.55% - -
2025 7.61% −0.64pp #45
2024 8.26% −2.89pp #50
2023 11.15% −3.24pp #81
2022 14.39% −1.76pp #101
2021 16.14% −0.84pp #102
2020 16.99% +1.78pp #103
2019 15.21% −1.78pp #103
2018 16.99% +0.66pp #116
2017 16.33% −0.36pp #109
2016 16.69% +0.30pp #106
2015 16.39% +2.34pp #103
2014 14.05% −0.15pp #89
2013 14.20% −0.77pp #87
2012 14.97% −0.54pp #89
2011 15.51% −1.67pp #92
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 13.7% Real rate -5.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Russian Federation matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Russian Federation's youth unemployment?

Russian Federation's youth unemployment was 7.61% in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 7.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest youth unemployment in Russian Federation?

Russian Federation's youth unemployment peaked at 27.14% in 1998.

What was the lowest youth unemployment in Russian Federation?

The lowest youth unemployment in Russian Federation was 7.61% in 2025.

How does Russian Federation rank in youth unemployment?

Russian Federation ranks 45th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for youth unemployment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected youth unemployment of Russian Federation in 2026?

Russian Federation's youth unemployment is projected to reach 4.55% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the youth unemployment of Russian Federation in 2025?

The youth unemployment of Russian Federation in 2025 was 7.61%. This ranks 45th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_russian-federation_youth-unemployment, title = {Russian Federation Youth Unemployment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/russian-federation/youth-unemployment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }