Viet Nam Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Viet Nam's youth unemployment stood at 6.17% in 2025, a decline of +0.17pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.02% by 2026. Viet Nam ranked 34th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 5.77% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 5.89% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.02% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.17% | −0.17pp | #34 |
| 2024 | 6.34% | −0.10pp | #35 |
| 2023 | 6.44% | +0.34pp | #37 |
| 2022 | 6.10% | −0.81pp | #31 |
| 2021 | 6.90% | +0.36pp | #32 |
| 2020 | 6.55% | +0.92pp | #28 |
| 2019 | 5.62% | +0.98pp | #29 |
| 2018 | 4.65% | −2.48pp | #21 |
| 2017 | 7.12% | +0.36pp | #38 |
| 2016 | 6.76% | +0.50pp | #34 |
| 2015 | 6.27% | +1.60pp | #32 |
| 2014 | 4.67% | +0.11pp | #23 |
| 2013 | 4.56% | +0.93pp | #21 |
| 2012 | 3.63% | +0.40pp | #15 |
| 2011 | 3.23% | −0.21pp | #16 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Viet Nam's youth unemployment was 6.17% in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.
Viet Nam's youth unemployment peaked at 7.12% in 2017.
The lowest youth unemployment in Viet Nam was 3.23% in 2011.
Viet Nam ranks 34th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Viet Nam's youth unemployment is projected to reach 6.02% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Viet Nam in 2025 was 6.17%. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Viet Nam Youth Unemployment},
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publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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