Slovenia Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Slovenia's youth unemployment was 9.54% in 2025, ranked 65th globally. This represents a 13.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Slovenia's youth unemployment stood at 9.54% in 2025, a decline of +1.49pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.98% by 2026. Slovenia ranked 65th globally.
Slovenia's youth unemployment rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past three and a half decades, exhibiting a downward trend since the early 2000s. At its all-time peak in 1993, the country's youth unemployment rate reached 29.85%, a level surpassed only by several developing countries such as Bangladesh with a rate of 9.38% in 2025, indicating a stark contrast between the two nations' economic conditions. By 2019, Slovenia's youth unemployment rate had plummeted to an all-time low of 8.14%, however, it has since increased to 9.54% in 2025, ranking 65th globally. While still higher than many of its peer countries, including Peru with a rate of 9.45%, Slovenia's youth unemployment rate remains relatively stable compared to its historical highs. A continued improvement in labor market conditions and sustained economic growth could potentially lead to a decline in youth unemployment, potentially reversing the upward trend observed in recent years.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 7.83% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 8.41% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 8.98% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.54% | −1.49pp | #65 |
| 2024 | 11.03% | +1.08pp | #79 |
| 2023 | 9.95% | −0.19pp | #67 |
| 2022 | 10.14% | −2.71pp | #68 |
| 2021 | 12.85% | −1.33pp | #81 |
| 2020 | 14.18% | +6.04pp | #84 |
| 2019 | 8.14% | −0.68pp | #50 |
| 2018 | 8.82% | −2.42pp | #60 |
| 2017 | 11.24% | −4.00pp | #79 |
| 2016 | 15.24% | −1.06pp | #100 |
| 2015 | 16.30% | −3.94pp | #100 |
| 2014 | 20.24% | −1.43pp | #122 |
| 2013 | 21.67% | +1.02pp | #124 |
| 2012 | 20.65% | +4.89pp | #121 |
| 2011 | 15.76% | +1.06pp | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Slovenia's youth unemployment was 9.54% in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 13.5% decrease from the previous year.
Slovenia's youth unemployment peaked at 29.85% in 1993.
The lowest youth unemployment in Slovenia was 8.14% in 2019.
Slovenia ranks 65th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Slovenia's youth unemployment is projected to reach 8.98% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Slovenia in 2025 was 9.54%. This ranks 65th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovenia_youth-unemployment,
title = {Slovenia Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovenia/youth-unemployment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}