Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Eritrea
Updated on May 16, 2026.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Eritrea was 10.24% in 2026, a difference of +0.18 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 9.16% and 11.44% respectively in 2026.
The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Eritrea 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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Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Eritrea (%)
Total
Male
Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Eritrea
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| Year | Total Youth Unempl.(%) | Male Youth Unempl.(%) | Female Youth Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9.37 | 8.65 | 10.15 |
| 1992 | 9.64 | 8.92 | 10.43 |
| 1993 | 9.81 | 9.1 | 10.58 |
| 1994 | 9.89 | 9.16 | 10.68 |
| 1995 | 9.78 | 9.05 | 10.58 |
| 1996 | 9.77 | 9.01 | 10.59 |
| 1997 | 9.9 | 9.12 | 10.75 |
| 1998 | 10.03 | 9.22 | 10.91 |
| 1999 | 10.17 | 9.35 | 11.06 |
| 2000 | 10.22 | 9.41 | 11.1 |
| 2001 | 10.37 | 9.34 | 11.5 |
| 2002 | 10.43 | 9.34 | 11.62 |
| 2003 | 10.42 | 9.24 | 11.72 |
| 2004 | 10.23 | 9.05 | 11.54 |
| 2005 | 10.22 | 8.98 | 11.59 |
| 2006 | 10.14 | 8.89 | 11.51 |
| 2007 | 10.15 | 8.91 | 11.52 |
| 2008 | 10.06 | 8.84 | 11.41 |
| 2009 | 10.25 | 9 | 11.63 |
| 2010 | 10.47 | 9.17 | 11.91 |
| 2011 | 10.33 | 9.05 | 11.75 |
| 2012 | 10.1 | 8.86 | 11.48 |
| 2013 | 9.95 | 8.79 | 11.23 |
| 2014 | 9.9 | 8.84 | 11.07 |
| 2015 | 10.03 | 9.01 | 11.17 |
| 2016 | 10 | 9 | 11.12 |
| 2017 | 9.99 | 9.11 | 10.97 |
| 2018 | 9.8 | 8.99 | 10.7 |
| 2019 | 9.85 | 8.98 | 10.8 |
| 2020 | 11.1 | 9.99 | 12.34 |
| 2021 | 10.98 | 9.91 | 12.15 |
| 2022 | 10.19 | 9.14 | 11.35 |
| 2023 | 9.97 | 8.93 | 11.11 |
| 2024 | 10.06 | 8.99 | 11.24 |
| 2025 | 10.24 | 9.16 | 11.44 |