West Bank and Gaza Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's youth unemployment stood at 36.09% in 2022, a decline of +5.54pp from 2021. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 35.04% by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 172nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 35.04% | - | - |
| 2022 | 36.09% | −5.54pp | #172 |
| 2021 | 41.63% | −0.42pp | #177 |
| 2020 | 42.05% | +1.90pp | #177 |
| 2019 | 40.15% | −2.07pp | #180 |
| 2018 | 42.22% | +0.36pp | #179 |
| 2017 | 41.87% | +3.36pp | #176 |
| 2016 | 38.51% | +1.29pp | #174 |
| 2015 | 37.22% | +0.89pp | #168 |
| 2014 | 36.33% | −0.81pp | #166 |
| 2013 | 37.14% | +2.49pp | #166 |
| 2012 | 34.64% | +3.42pp | #163 |
| 2011 | 31.22% | −4.95pp | #156 |
| 2010 | 36.18% | +2.18pp | #169 |
| 2009 | 34.00% | −3.29pp | #167 |
| 2008 | 37.29% | +6.28pp | #175 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's youth unemployment was 36.09% in 2022. Ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 13.3% decrease from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's youth unemployment peaked at 42.22% in 2018.
The lowest youth unemployment in West Bank and Gaza was 15.54% in 1999.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 172nd globally in youth unemployment as of 2022.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's youth unemployment is projected to reach 35.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of West Bank and Gaza in 2022 was 36.09%. This ranks 172nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_youth-unemployment,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}