Ukraine Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Ukraine's youth unemployment was 19.15% in 2021. Ranked 120th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.
Ukraine's youth unemployment peaked at 23.57% in 2014.
The lowest youth unemployment in Ukraine was 3.57% in 1992.
Ukraine ranks 120th globally in youth unemployment as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth unemployment of Ukraine in 2021 was 19.15%. This ranks 120th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ukraine_youth-unemployment,
title = {Ukraine Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}