Trinidad and Tobago Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's youth unemployment stood at 8.22% in 2025, a rise of +0.22pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.86% by 2026. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 50th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 3.37% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 4.61% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 5.86% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.22% | +0.22pp | #50 |
| 2024 | 7.99% | −0.05pp | #48 |
| 2023 | 8.04% | −2.56pp | #51 |
| 2022 | 10.60% | −2.55pp | #79 |
| 2021 | 13.15% | +1.34pp | #85 |
| 2020 | 11.81% | +2.64pp | #68 |
| 2019 | 9.17% | +0.01pp | #63 |
| 2018 | 9.16% | +0.14pp | #61 |
| 2017 | 9.03% | +0.31pp | #57 |
| 2016 | 8.72% | +2.85pp | #50 |
| 2015 | 5.87% | −0.01pp | #28 |
| 2014 | 5.88% | −0.39pp | #30 |
| 2013 | 6.28% | −2.33pp | #34 |
| 2012 | 8.61% | +0.02pp | #58 |
| 2011 | 8.59% | −1.26pp | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's youth unemployment was 8.22% in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's youth unemployment peaked at 35.19% in 1992.
The lowest youth unemployment in Trinidad and Tobago was 5.87% in 2015.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 50th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's youth unemployment is projected to reach 5.86% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 8.22%. This ranks 50th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_youth-unemployment,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}