Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Algeria

Updated on May 16, 2026.

According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Algeria was 29.44% in 2026, a difference of -0.44 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 26.51% and 45% respectively in 2026.

The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Algeria for 1992 - 2026.

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The World Bank defines youth unemployment rate as "the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment".

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Data Source: World Bank.
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Algeria (%)
Total
Male
Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Algeria
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Year Total Youth Unempl.(%) Male Youth Unempl.(%) Female Youth Unempl.(%)
1991 32.92 35.48 21.23
1992 39.01 41.77 26.44
1993 41.92 44.6 29.65
1994 44.43 46.97 32.75
1995 51.26 53.86 39.33
1996 45.95 47.96 36.7
1997 41.79 43.31 34.67
1998 44.59 46.2 36.83
1999 47.92 49.65 39.36
2000 50.66 52.46 41.52
2001 46.93 48.37 39.42
2002 46.03 47.19 39.89
2003 43.86 44.69 39.4
2004 34.21 35.01 29.77
2005 31.24 31.45 30.06
2006 24.4 24.14 25.9
2007 27.94 27.01 33.43
2008 24.43 22.88 33.76
2009 21.78 19.58 35.28
2010 22.16 19.31 38.1
2011 22.8 20.46 35.78
2012 27.87 25.53 40.76
2013 25.46 22.51 41.47
2014 25.66 23.04 39.72
2015 30.38 27.4 45.21
2016 26.23 22.83 44.59
2017 30.3 27.32 46.43
2018 30.71 27.73 46.84
2019 31.2 28.22 47.37
2020 35.77 32.36 54.36
2021 33.83 30.65 50.94
2022 31.36 28.41 47.47
2023 30 27.07 45.74
2024 29.88 26.93 45.56
2025 29.44 26.51 45