Timor-Leste Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Timor-Leste's youth unemployment stood at 3.72% in 2025, a rise of +0.50pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.99% by 2026. Timor-Leste ranked 14th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 2.56% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 2.77% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.99% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.72% | +0.50pp | #14 |
| 2024 | 3.22% | +0.02pp | #12 |
| 2023 | 3.20% | −0.01pp | #12 |
| 2022 | 3.21% | −1.58pp | #14 |
| 2021 | 4.79% | −2.00pp | #22 |
| 2020 | 6.79% | −1.18pp | #30 |
| 2019 | 7.97% | −1.81pp | #48 |
| 2018 | 9.78% | −1.72pp | #71 |
| 2017 | 11.49% | −1.57pp | #81 |
| 2016 | 13.07% | +4.50pp | #89 |
| 2015 | 8.57% | −0.27pp | #50 |
| 2014 | 8.84% | −0.24pp | #52 |
| 2013 | 9.08% | −0.11pp | #57 |
| 2012 | 9.20% | −0.09pp | #60 |
| 2011 | 9.29% | −0.06pp | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Timor-Leste matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Timor-Leste's youth unemployment was 3.72% in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 15.4% increase from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's youth unemployment peaked at 13.07% in 2016.
The lowest youth unemployment in Timor-Leste was 3.20% in 2023.
Timor-Leste ranks 14th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Timor-Leste's youth unemployment is projected to reach 2.99% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Timor-Leste in 2025 was 3.72%. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_youth-unemployment,
title = {Timor-Leste Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}