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 (%)
Total
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