Sierra Leone Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Sierra Leone's youth unemployment stood at 3.72% in 2025, a rise of +0.23pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.51% by 2026. Sierra Leone ranked 15th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 3.43% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 3.47% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.51% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.72% | +0.23pp | #15 |
| 2024 | 3.49% | +0.01pp | #14 |
| 2023 | 3.48% | −0.03pp | #14 |
| 2022 | 3.51% | −0.39pp | #16 |
| 2021 | 3.90% | −0.18pp | #15 |
| 2020 | 4.08% | +0.50pp | #14 |
| 2019 | 3.58% | +0.01pp | #14 |
| 2018 | 3.57% | −1.51pp | #13 |
| 2017 | 5.09% | −1.62pp | #22 |
| 2016 | 6.71% | −1.43pp | #33 |
| 2015 | 8.14% | −1.31pp | #44 |
| 2014 | 9.44% | +0.71pp | #60 |
| 2013 | 8.74% | +0.29pp | #50 |
| 2012 | 8.44% | +0.28pp | #52 |
| 2011 | 8.16% | +0.36pp | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Leone's youth unemployment was 3.72% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 6.5% increase from the previous year.
Sierra Leone's youth unemployment peaked at 9.44% in 2014.
The lowest youth unemployment in Sierra Leone was 3.48% in 2023.
Sierra Leone ranks 15th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sierra Leone's youth unemployment is projected to reach 3.51% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 3.72%. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_youth-unemployment,
title = {Sierra Leone Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}