Tunisia Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Tunisia's youth unemployment was 38.08% in 2025, ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Tunisia's youth unemployment stood at 38.08% in 2025, a decline of +0.77pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.08% by 2026. Tunisia ranked 173rd globally.
Tunisia’s youth unemployment rate has risen steadily over the 35‑year series, reaching 38.08 % in 2025, which places the country at 173rd in the global ranking. The indicator peaked at 42.64 % in 2011, a year marked by the aftermath of the Arab Spring and a sharp contraction in private‑sector hiring, before falling to a trough of 27.91 % in 2006 during a period of relatively robust economic growth. Since the 2011 high, the rate has fluctuated but remained above the 2006 low, reflecting persistent structural mismatches between education outcomes and labour‑market demand. Tunisia’s current level is virtually identical to Namibia’s 38.05 % and only slightly below Jordan’s 38.88 %, underscoring a regional pattern of elevated youth joblessness. Continued reforms in vocational training, digital skills development, and incentives for small‑business creation will be crucial to reverse the upward trajectory and bring the rate closer to the pre‑crisis trough.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 37.79% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 37.93% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 38.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 38.08% | −0.77pp | #173 |
| 2024 | 38.85% | +0.37pp | #173 |
| 2023 | 38.48% | +0.66pp | #175 |
| 2022 | 37.83% | −1.48pp | #177 |
| 2021 | 39.31% | −1.93pp | #175 |
| 2020 | 41.24% | +3.38pp | #174 |
| 2019 | 37.87% | +2.99pp | #178 |
| 2018 | 34.88% | −0.44pp | #169 |
| 2017 | 35.32% | +0.20pp | #168 |
| 2016 | 35.12% | +0.15pp | #165 |
| 2015 | 34.97% | −1.95pp | #163 |
| 2014 | 36.91% | +2.08pp | #168 |
| 2013 | 34.83% | −3.62pp | #160 |
| 2012 | 38.44% | −4.20pp | #172 |
| 2011 | 42.64% | +13.07pp | #176 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tunisia's youth unemployment was 38.08% in 2025. Ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.
Tunisia's youth unemployment peaked at 42.64% in 2011.
The lowest youth unemployment in Tunisia was 27.91% in 2006.
Tunisia ranks 173rd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tunisia's youth unemployment is projected to reach 38.08% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Tunisia in 2025 was 38.08%. This ranks 173rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_youth-unemployment,
title = {Tunisia Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/youth-unemployment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}