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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Data Source: World Bank.
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