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Ukraine Youth Unemployment

Youth unemployment (ages 15-24)  SL.UEM.1524.ZS

19.15% −0.21pp (-1.1%)
Year 2021 Rank #120 Global Peak 23.57% (2014) Source World Bank

Ukraine Youth Unemployment (1991–2021)

Overview

Ukraine's youth unemployment stood at 19.15% in 2021, a decline of +0.21pp from 2020. Ukraine ranked 120th globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Unemployment YoY change Rank
2021 19.15% −0.21pp #120
2020 19.36% +3.87pp #114
2019 15.48% −2.48pp #108
2018 17.97% −1.00pp #118
2017 18.96% −4.18pp #120
2016 23.14% +0.53pp #134
2015 22.61% −0.96pp #133
2014 23.57% +5.93pp #129
2013 17.64% −0.15pp #105
2012 17.80% −0.01pp #106
2011 17.81% +0.10pp #104
2010 17.71% −0.52pp #108
2009 18.23% +5.09pp #108
2008 13.14% −0.07pp #97
2007 13.21% −1.05pp #97
Show all years (1991-2021)

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 20.2% Real rate -12.1%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ukraine's youth unemployment?

Ukraine's youth unemployment was 19.15% in 2021. Ranked 120th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest youth unemployment in Ukraine?

Ukraine's youth unemployment peaked at 23.57% in 2014.

What was the lowest youth unemployment in Ukraine?

The lowest youth unemployment in Ukraine was 3.57% in 1992.

How does Ukraine rank in youth unemployment?

Ukraine ranks 120th globally in youth unemployment as of 2021.

What is the World Bank indicator code for youth unemployment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the youth unemployment of Ukraine in 2021?

The youth unemployment of Ukraine in 2021 was 19.15%. This ranks 120th in the world.

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