Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Brazil
Updated on May 16, 2026.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Brazil was 13.98% in 2026, a difference of -1.69 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 11.97% and 16.59% respectively in 2026.
The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Brazil 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 Brazil (%)
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Male
Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Brazil
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| Year | Total Youth Unempl.(%) | Male Youth Unempl.(%) | Female Youth Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12.75 | 10.73 | 16.29 |
| 1992 | 13.12 | 11.01 | 16.72 |
| 1993 | 11.41 | 9.85 | 14 |
| 1994 | 12.35 | 10.5 | 15.38 |
| 1995 | 13.26 | 11.1 | 16.68 |
| 1996 | 14.63 | 11.89 | 18.85 |
| 1997 | 16.62 | 13.54 | 21.4 |
| 1998 | 19.25 | 15.44 | 25.06 |
| 1999 | 20.64 | 16.91 | 26.18 |
| 2000 | 20.33 | 16.69 | 25.63 |
| 2001 | 20.02 | 16.48 | 25.09 |
| 2002 | 20.6 | 16.8 | 25.89 |
| 2003 | 21.38 | 17.21 | 27.17 |
| 2004 | 20.03 | 15.84 | 25.75 |
| 2005 | 21.4 | 16.95 | 27.39 |
| 2006 | 19.88 | 15.69 | 25.55 |
| 2007 | 18.8 | 14.63 | 24.35 |
| 2008 | 17.56 | 13.63 | 22.82 |
| 2009 | 19.77 | 15.41 | 25.6 |
| 2010 | 18.24 | 14.26 | 23.57 |
| 2011 | 16.93 | 13.31 | 21.8 |
| 2012 | 15.85 | 12.96 | 19.85 |
| 2013 | 15.7 | 13.02 | 19.41 |
| 2014 | 15.5 | 13.02 | 18.9 |
| 2015 | 19.49 | 16.43 | 23.68 |
| 2016 | 26.6 | 23.28 | 31 |
| 2017 | 28.59 | 25.11 | 33.12 |
| 2018 | 27.96 | 24.68 | 32.23 |
| 2019 | 27.1 | 23.36 | 31.88 |
| 2020 | 30.27 | 26.52 | 35.31 |
| 2021 | 28.31 | 24.25 | 33.54 |
| 2022 | 20.73 | 17.68 | 24.66 |
| 2023 | 17.94 | 15.64 | 20.91 |
| 2024 | 15.67 | 13.45 | 18.56 |
| 2025 | 13.98 | 11.97 | 16.59 |