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 (%)
Total
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