Vanuatu Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Vanuatu's youth unemployment stood at 11.34% in 2025, a decline of +0.08pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.56% by 2026. Vanuatu ranked 81st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 11.69% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 11.62% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 11.56% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.34% | −0.08pp | #81 |
| 2024 | 11.43% | −0.06pp | #80 |
| 2023 | 11.49% | −0.12pp | #84 |
| 2022 | 11.61% | +0.69pp | #85 |
| 2021 | 10.92% | +1.23pp | #66 |
| 2020 | 9.70% | −2.64pp | #47 |
| 2019 | 12.34% | +0.34pp | #92 |
| 2018 | 11.99% | +0.38pp | #90 |
| 2017 | 11.61% | +0.29pp | #82 |
| 2016 | 11.32% | +0.25pp | #76 |
| 2015 | 11.07% | +0.25pp | #74 |
| 2014 | 10.81% | +0.35pp | #73 |
| 2013 | 10.47% | +0.34pp | #75 |
| 2012 | 10.12% | +0.36pp | #72 |
| 2011 | 9.76% | +0.36pp | #64 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanuatu's youth unemployment was 11.34% in 2025. Ranked 81st globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Vanuatu's youth unemployment peaked at 14.37% in 2002.
The lowest youth unemployment in Vanuatu was 8.96% in 2009.
Vanuatu ranks 81st globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Vanuatu's youth unemployment is projected to reach 11.56% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Vanuatu in 2025 was 11.34%. This ranks 81st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_youth-unemployment,
title = {Vanuatu Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}