Senegal Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Senegal's youth unemployment was 3.62% in 2025, ranked 13th globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Senegal's youth unemployment stood at 3.62% in 2025, a decline of +0.25pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.34% by 2026. Senegal ranked 13th globally.
Senegal's youth unemployment rate has exhibited a mixed trend over the past three and a half decades. At 3.62%, the country's current youth unemployment rate ranks 13th globally, a relatively stable position considering its fluctuations. The rate peaked in 2015, reaching 8.04%, a stark contrast to the all-time trough of 2.81% in 2000. Comparatively, Togo's youth unemployment rate is slightly lower, standing at 3.44%, while Benin's is even lower at 2.89%. Senegal's youth unemployment rate has generally trended upward from its trough, but remains relatively low compared to its peak. The country's stable youth unemployment rate is a testament to its economic resilience. However, a decline in foreign investment or a significant increase in youth population may alter the trajectory of Senegal's youth unemployment rate, potentially leading to increased unemployment in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 2.92% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 3.13% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.34% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.62% | −0.25pp | #13 |
| 2024 | 3.87% | +0.01pp | #18 |
| 2023 | 3.86% | −0.04pp | #17 |
| 2022 | 3.90% | −0.76pp | #19 |
| 2021 | 4.66% | −0.16pp | #19 |
| 2020 | 4.82% | +0.78pp | #19 |
| 2019 | 4.04% | −0.88pp | #17 |
| 2018 | 4.92% | −0.92pp | #25 |
| 2017 | 5.84% | −0.54pp | #27 |
| 2016 | 6.37% | −1.67pp | #32 |
| 2015 | 8.05% | +1.22pp | #43 |
| 2014 | 6.83% | +1.17pp | #36 |
| 2013 | 5.65% | +1.36pp | #27 |
| 2012 | 4.29% | +1.31pp | #19 |
| 2011 | 2.98% | +0.04pp | #13 |
Analysis
Senegal's youth unemployment was 3.62% in 2025, a decline of −0.25pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 3.34% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal's youth unemployment was 3.62% in 2025. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from the previous year.
Senegal's youth unemployment peaked at 8.05% in 2015.
The lowest youth unemployment in Senegal was 2.81% in 2000.
Senegal ranks 13th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Senegal's youth unemployment is projected to reach 3.34% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Senegal in 2025 was 3.62%. This ranks 13th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_senegal_youth-unemployment,
title = {Senegal Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/senegal/youth-unemployment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}