Uganda Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Uganda's youth unemployment stood at 4.18% in 2025, a decline of +0.03pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.84% by 2026. Uganda ranked 21st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 3.48% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 3.66% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.18% | −0.03pp | #21 |
| 2024 | 4.21% | +0.00pp | #20 |
| 2023 | 4.21% | −0.13pp | #21 |
| 2022 | 4.34% | −0.71pp | #21 |
| 2021 | 5.04% | −0.65pp | #24 |
| 2020 | 5.69% | +1.00pp | #24 |
| 2019 | 4.69% | −0.19pp | #26 |
| 2018 | 4.88% | −0.17pp | #24 |
| 2017 | 5.05% | +0.64pp | #21 |
| 2016 | 4.41% | +0.54pp | #19 |
| 2015 | 3.87% | +0.55pp | #17 |
| 2014 | 3.32% | +0.73pp | #13 |
| 2013 | 2.59% | −2.68pp | #11 |
| 2012 | 5.28% | +0.18pp | #24 |
| 2011 | 5.10% | −0.26pp | #23 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's youth unemployment was 4.18% in 2025. Ranked 21st globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Uganda's youth unemployment peaked at 5.69% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Uganda was 2.59% in 2013.
Uganda ranks 21st globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's youth unemployment is projected to reach 3.84% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Uganda in 2025 was 4.18%. This ranks 21st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_youth-unemployment,
title = {Uganda Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}