Suriname Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Suriname's youth unemployment was 25.44% in 2025, ranked 155th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
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.
Suriname’s youth unemployment rate stood at 25.44% in 2025, ranking it 155th globally, a figure nearly identical to Uruguay’s 25.15% and slightly above Guyana’s 24.90%. This represents a significant improvement from the all-time peak of 41.92% recorded in 1992, just one year after the earliest available data of 41.36% in 1991, suggesting persistent labor market challenges for young people in the early 1990s. Over the span of 35 years, the rate fluctuated considerably, reaching a historic low of 13.03% in 2015 before climbing again in subsequent years. The reversal after 2015 indicates that earlier gains in youth labor market integration may have been fragile or temporary, possibly undermined by macroeconomic instability or insufficient job creation. With the 2025 rate remaining above the global median for youth unemployment, Suriname continues to face structural constraints in providing opportunities for its young workforce. Sustained reductions in youth joblessness will likely depend on broader economic diversification, improved education-to-employment pathways, and targeted labor market policies.
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}
}