Suriname Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Suriname's youth unemployment stood at 25.44% in 2025, a rise of +0.50pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.28% by 2026. Suriname ranked 155th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 23.35% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 23.82% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 24.28% | - | - |
| 2025 | 25.44% | +0.50pp | #155 |
| 2024 | 24.94% | −0.04pp | #153 |
| 2023 | 24.98% | −0.55pp | #153 |
| 2022 | 25.53% | −1.93pp | #152 |
| 2021 | 27.46% | −1.38pp | #149 |
| 2020 | 28.84% | +4.18pp | #146 |
| 2019 | 24.66% | −0.13pp | #142 |
| 2018 | 24.79% | −0.13pp | #142 |
| 2017 | 24.91% | −0.04pp | #141 |
| 2016 | 24.96% | +11.93pp | #142 |
| 2015 | 13.03% | −2.58pp | #87 |
| 2014 | 15.60% | −3.73pp | #99 |
| 2013 | 19.34% | −0.26pp | #115 |
| 2012 | 19.60% | +0.38pp | #116 |
| 2011 | 19.21% | +5.76pp | #115 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Suriname matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Suriname's youth unemployment was 25.44% in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
Suriname's youth unemployment peaked at 41.92% in 1992.
The lowest youth unemployment in Suriname was 13.03% in 2015.
Suriname ranks 155th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Suriname's youth unemployment is projected to reach 24.28% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Suriname in 2025 was 25.44%. This ranks 155th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_suriname_youth-unemployment,
title = {Suriname Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/suriname/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}