Sweden Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Sweden's youth unemployment stood at 24.31% in 2025, a decline of +0.02pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.02% by 2026. Sweden ranked 148th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 24.47% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 24.25% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 24.02% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.31% | −0.02pp | #148 |
| 2024 | 24.34% | +2.40pp | #150 |
| 2023 | 21.94% | +0.34pp | #141 |
| 2022 | 21.60% | −2.96pp | #137 |
| 2021 | 24.56% | +0.66pp | #140 |
| 2020 | 23.89% | +3.80pp | #130 |
| 2019 | 20.09% | +2.69pp | #131 |
| 2018 | 17.40% | −0.48pp | #117 |
| 2017 | 17.87% | −1.02pp | #116 |
| 2016 | 18.89% | −1.47pp | #115 |
| 2015 | 20.36% | −2.46pp | #123 |
| 2014 | 22.82% | −0.70pp | #126 |
| 2013 | 23.52% | −0.09pp | #131 |
| 2012 | 23.61% | +0.83pp | #132 |
| 2011 | 22.78% | −1.98pp | #133 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden's youth unemployment was 24.31% in 2025. Ranked 148th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Sweden's youth unemployment peaked at 25.02% in 2009.
The lowest youth unemployment in Sweden was 7.80% in 1991.
Sweden ranks 148th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sweden's youth unemployment is projected to reach 24.02% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Sweden in 2025 was 24.31%. This ranks 148th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_youth-unemployment,
title = {Sweden Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}