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Syrian Arab Republic Youth Unemployment

Youth unemployment (ages 15-24)  SL.UEM.1524.ZS

33.10% +0.33pp (+1.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #166 Global Peak 36.29% (2020) Source World Bank

Syrian Arab Republic Youth Unemployment (1991–2025)

Overview

Syrian Arab Republic's youth unemployment stood at 33.10% in 2025, a rise of +0.33pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 32.26% by 2026. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 166th globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Unemployment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 31.80% - -
2027* trend 32.03% - -
2026* trend 32.26% - -
2025 33.10% +0.33pp #166
2024 32.77% +0.51pp #167
2023 32.26% +0.27pp #169
2022 31.99% −2.66pp #167
2021 34.65% −1.64pp #163
2020 36.29% +4.23pp #167
2019 32.06% −0.36pp #163
2018 32.41% −0.48pp #162
2017 32.89% −0.75pp #161
2016 33.63% −1.17pp #158
2015 34.81% −1.17pp #162
2014 35.98% +0.53pp #164
2013 35.45% +1.64pp #164
2012 33.81% +12.70pp #156
2011 21.11% +0.61pp #121
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 13.4% GDP growth 1.2% Unemployment 13.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Syrian Arab Republic's youth unemployment?

Syrian Arab Republic's youth unemployment was 33.10% in 2025. Ranked 166th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest youth unemployment in Syrian Arab Republic?

Syrian Arab Republic's youth unemployment peaked at 36.29% in 2020.

What was the lowest youth unemployment in Syrian Arab Republic?

The lowest youth unemployment in Syrian Arab Republic was 12.13% in 1991.

How does Syrian Arab Republic rank in youth unemployment?

Syrian Arab Republic ranks 166th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for youth unemployment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected youth unemployment of Syrian Arab Republic in 2026?

Syrian Arab Republic's youth unemployment is projected to reach 32.26% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the youth unemployment of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025?

The youth unemployment of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was 33.10%. This ranks 166th in the world.

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