Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Belgium
Updated on May 16, 2026.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Belgium was 17.78% in 2026, a difference of +0.44 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 19.6% and 15.59% respectively in 2026.
The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Belgium 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 Belgium (%)
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Male
Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Belgium
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| Year | Total Youth Unempl.(%) | Male Youth Unempl.(%) | Female Youth Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 13.96 | 11.02 | 17.21 |
| 1992 | 13.2 | 11.3 | 15.24 |
| 1993 | 18.43 | 17.35 | 19.67 |
| 1994 | 21.87 | 20.57 | 23.39 |
| 1995 | 21.54 | 19.7 | 23.71 |
| 1996 | 20.5 | 17.3 | 24.43 |
| 1997 | 21.28 | 17.64 | 25.73 |
| 1998 | 20.39 | 18.28 | 23.05 |
| 1999 | 22.58 | 22.7 | 22.44 |
| 2000 | 15.25 | 12.87 | 18.16 |
| 2001 | 15.33 | 14.32 | 16.63 |
| 2002 | 15.65 | 16.03 | 15.17 |
| 2003 | 18.98 | 20.07 | 17.5 |
| 2004 | 17.5 | 15.76 | 19.51 |
| 2005 | 21.48 | 21 | 22.06 |
| 2006 | 20.51 | 18.8 | 22.57 |
| 2007 | 18.84 | 17.1 | 20.88 |
| 2008 | 17.97 | 17.35 | 18.72 |
| 2009 | 21.94 | 21.49 | 22.49 |
| 2010 | 22.39 | 22.42 | 22.36 |
| 2011 | 18.72 | 18.71 | 18.74 |
| 2012 | 19.74 | 20.41 | 18.86 |
| 2013 | 23.69 | 24.69 | 22.47 |
| 2014 | 23.23 | 23.98 | 22.33 |
| 2015 | 22.13 | 23.78 | 20.04 |
| 2016 | 20.11 | 21.71 | 18.14 |
| 2017 | 19.24 | 20.2 | 18.03 |
| 2018 | 15.75 | 16.16 | 15.26 |
| 2019 | 14.24 | 15.94 | 12.27 |
| 2020 | 15.33 | 15.5 | 15.12 |
| 2021 | 18.21 | 19.91 | 16.18 |
| 2022 | 16.41 | 18.13 | 14.45 |
| 2023 | 16.12 | 17.65 | 14.38 |
| 2024 | 17.34 | 19.38 | 14.9 |
| 2025 | 17.78 | 19.6 | 15.59 |