United Kingdom Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
United Kingdom's youth unemployment stood at 14.65% in 2025, a rise of +0.33pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.05% by 2026. United Kingdom ranked 105th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 16.50% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 15.77% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 15.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.65% | +0.33pp | #105 |
| 2024 | 14.32% | +2.37pp | #102 |
| 2023 | 11.94% | +1.36pp | #88 |
| 2022 | 10.59% | −2.30pp | #78 |
| 2021 | 12.89% | −0.47pp | #83 |
| 2020 | 13.37% | +2.68pp | #77 |
| 2019 | 10.69% | −0.96pp | #78 |
| 2018 | 11.65% | −0.87pp | #85 |
| 2017 | 12.52% | −0.69pp | #87 |
| 2016 | 13.21% | −1.97pp | #90 |
| 2015 | 15.18% | −2.34pp | #96 |
| 2014 | 17.51% | −3.43pp | #105 |
| 2013 | 20.94% | −1.16pp | #121 |
| 2012 | 22.11% | +0.42pp | #124 |
| 2011 | 21.69% | +1.36pp | #125 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Kingdom's youth unemployment was 14.65% in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year.
United Kingdom's youth unemployment peaked at 22.11% in 2012.
The lowest youth unemployment in United Kingdom was 10.19% in 2001.
United Kingdom ranks 105th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Kingdom's youth unemployment is projected to reach 15.05% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of United Kingdom in 2025 was 14.65%. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-kingdom_youth-unemployment,
title = {United Kingdom Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}