Uzbekistan Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Uzbekistan's youth unemployment stood at 11.38% in 2025, a rise of +0.57pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.36% by 2026. Uzbekistan ranked 82nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 9.70% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 10.03% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 10.36% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.38% | +0.57pp | #82 |
| 2024 | 10.81% | +0.05pp | #77 |
| 2023 | 10.76% | −0.09pp | #76 |
| 2022 | 10.85% | −2.18pp | #80 |
| 2021 | 13.03% | +0.19pp | #84 |
| 2020 | 12.84% | +1.57pp | #75 |
| 2019 | 11.27% | −0.80pp | #82 |
| 2018 | 12.07% | −0.81pp | #91 |
| 2017 | 12.89% | +1.42pp | #89 |
| 2016 | 11.46% | +0.01pp | #78 |
| 2015 | 11.46% | +0.08pp | #76 |
| 2014 | 11.37% | +0.61pp | #75 |
| 2013 | 10.76% | +0.08pp | #77 |
| 2012 | 10.68% | +0.09pp | #75 |
| 2011 | 10.59% | −1.00pp | #75 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan's youth unemployment was 11.38% in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's youth unemployment peaked at 26.95% in 1999.
The lowest youth unemployment in Uzbekistan was 3.80% in 1991.
Uzbekistan ranks 82nd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uzbekistan's youth unemployment is projected to reach 10.36% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Uzbekistan in 2025 was 11.38%. This ranks 82nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_youth-unemployment,
title = {Uzbekistan Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}