Syrian Arab Republic Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Syrian Arab Republic's youth unemployment was 33.10% in 2025, ranked 166th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Syrian Arab Republic’s youth unemployment rate has risen sharply over the 35‑year series, climbing from a trough of 12.13 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 36.29 % in 2020 before easing slightly to 33.10 % in 2025, placing the country 166th globally. The steep ascent coincides with the protracted conflict that began in 2011, which disrupted education, labor markets and investment, while the modest post‑peak decline reflects limited macro‑economic stabilization and modest job‑creation programs. Syria’s 2025 figure is comparable to its peers: Iraq at 32.01 %, Yemen at 32.60 % and New Caledonia at 33.11 %, underscoring a regional pattern of high youth joblessness. Continued improvements will depend on sustained peace, reconstruction of productive sectors and targeted skills development, which could gradually lower the unemployment rate and shift the upward trajectory.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Syrian Arab Republic's youth unemployment was 33.10% in 2025. Ranked 166th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's youth unemployment peaked at 36.29% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Syrian Arab Republic was 12.13% in 1991.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 166th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Syrian Arab Republic's youth unemployment is projected to reach 32.26% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was 33.10%. This ranks 166th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_youth-unemployment,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/youth-unemployment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}