St. Vincent and the Grenadines Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's youth unemployment stood at 41.95% in 2025, a rise of +0.10pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 40.13% by 2026. St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranked 176th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 38.07% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 39.10% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 40.13% | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.95% | +0.10pp | #176 |
| 2024 | 41.85% | −0.48pp | #176 |
| 2023 | 42.33% | −1.66pp | #178 |
| 2022 | 44.00% | −2.05pp | #181 |
| 2021 | 46.04% | −1.67pp | #182 |
| 2020 | 47.71% | +4.12pp | #181 |
| 2019 | 43.59% | +0.85pp | #182 |
| 2018 | 42.74% | +0.35pp | #181 |
| 2017 | 42.39% | +0.30pp | #177 |
| 2016 | 42.09% | +0.06pp | #176 |
| 2015 | 42.03% | +0.02pp | #175 |
| 2014 | 42.01% | −0.02pp | #174 |
| 2013 | 42.02% | −0.61pp | #175 |
| 2012 | 42.63% | −0.11pp | #176 |
| 2011 | 42.74% | +0.31pp | #177 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
St. Vincent and the Grenadines matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2008. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's youth unemployment was 41.95% in 2025. Ranked 176th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's youth unemployment peaked at 47.71% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was 36.05% in 1992.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 176th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's youth unemployment is projected to reach 40.13% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 2025 was 41.95%. This ranks 176th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_st-vincent-and-the-grenadines_youth-unemployment,
title = {St. Vincent and the Grenadines Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}