Zimbabwe Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Zimbabwe's youth unemployment stood at 15.55% in 2025, a rise of +0.12pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.44% by 2026. Zimbabwe ranked 109th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 15.26% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 15.35% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 15.44% | - | - |
| 2025 | 15.55% | +0.12pp | #109 |
| 2024 | 15.43% | +0.10pp | #109 |
| 2023 | 15.33% | −1.65pp | #109 |
| 2022 | 16.98% | +1.78pp | #115 |
| 2021 | 15.21% | +0.97pp | #95 |
| 2020 | 14.24% | +2.53pp | #85 |
| 2019 | 11.72% | +1.03pp | #89 |
| 2018 | 10.69% | +0.86pp | #79 |
| 2017 | 9.83% | +0.88pp | #69 |
| 2016 | 8.95% | +0.93pp | #54 |
| 2015 | 8.02% | +1.07pp | #42 |
| 2014 | 6.95% | −0.66pp | #38 |
| 2013 | 7.61% | −0.56pp | #41 |
| 2012 | 8.17% | −0.79pp | #46 |
| 2011 | 8.96% | −0.13pp | #57 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe's youth unemployment was 15.55% in 2025. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's youth unemployment peaked at 16.98% in 2022.
The lowest youth unemployment in Zimbabwe was 6.95% in 2014.
Zimbabwe ranks 109th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zimbabwe's youth unemployment is projected to reach 15.44% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 15.55%. This ranks 109th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_youth-unemployment,
title = {Zimbabwe Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}