Slovak Republic Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Slovak Republic's youth unemployment stood at 18.43% in 2025, a decline of +0.57pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 17.74% by 2026. Slovak Republic ranked 125th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 16.44% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 17.09% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 17.74% | - | - |
| 2025 | 18.43% | −0.57pp | #125 |
| 2024 | 19.00% | −0.87pp | #129 |
| 2023 | 19.87% | −0.06pp | #135 |
| 2022 | 19.92% | −1.29pp | #132 |
| 2021 | 21.21% | +1.77pp | #128 |
| 2020 | 19.44% | +3.32pp | #115 |
| 2019 | 16.12% | +1.15pp | #113 |
| 2018 | 14.97% | −3.99pp | #104 |
| 2017 | 18.96% | −3.31pp | #119 |
| 2016 | 22.27% | −4.30pp | #130 |
| 2015 | 26.57% | −0.17pp | #147 |
| 2014 | 26.75% | −6.97pp | #147 |
| 2013 | 33.71% | −0.39pp | #155 |
| 2012 | 34.10% | +0.61pp | #159 |
| 2011 | 33.49% | −0.26pp | #160 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovak Republic matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Slovak Republic's youth unemployment was 18.43% in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.
Slovak Republic's youth unemployment peaked at 38.88% in 2001.
The lowest youth unemployment in Slovak Republic was 14.97% in 2018.
Slovak Republic ranks 125th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Slovak Republic's youth unemployment is projected to reach 17.74% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Slovak Republic in 2025 was 18.43%. This ranks 125th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovak-republic_youth-unemployment,
title = {Slovak Republic Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovak-republic/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}