Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Gambia
Updated on May 16, 2026.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Gambia was 10.86% in 2026, a difference of +0.03 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 10.5% and 11.28% respectively in 2026.
The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Gambia 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 Gambia (%)
Total
Male
Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Gambia
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| Year | Total Youth Unempl.(%) | Male Youth Unempl.(%) | Female Youth Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 14.35 | 11.3 | 17.99 |
| 1992 | 14.47 | 11.41 | 18.13 |
| 1993 | 14.51 | 11.45 | 18.2 |
| 1994 | 14.66 | 11.6 | 18.45 |
| 1995 | 14.79 | 11.72 | 18.65 |
| 1996 | 14.83 | 11.76 | 18.73 |
| 1997 | 14.63 | 11.58 | 18.48 |
| 1998 | 14.51 | 11.48 | 18.34 |
| 1999 | 14.32 | 11.31 | 18.09 |
| 2000 | 14.29 | 11.27 | 18.03 |
| 2001 | 14.18 | 11.16 | 17.87 |
| 2002 | 14.59 | 11.53 | 18.44 |
| 2003 | 14.52 | 11.45 | 18.31 |
| 2004 | 14.46 | 11.37 | 18.18 |
| 2005 | 14.41 | 11.35 | 18.18 |
| 2006 | 14.74 | 11.64 | 18.63 |
| 2007 | 14.93 | 11.8 | 18.85 |
| 2008 | 14.53 | 11.46 | 18.34 |
| 2009 | 14.22 | 11.18 | 17.91 |
| 2010 | 14.11 | 11.08 | 17.74 |
| 2011 | 14.76 | 11.67 | 18.67 |
| 2012 | 14.85 | 11.74 | 18.75 |
| 2013 | 13.73 | 11.23 | 16.87 |
| 2014 | 12.21 | 10.37 | 14.56 |
| 2015 | 11.02 | 9.79 | 12.59 |
| 2016 | 9.82 | 9.18 | 10.63 |
| 2017 | 8.41 | 8.36 | 8.48 |
| 2018 | 7.15 | 7.65 | 6.53 |
| 2019 | 7.81 | 8.21 | 7.32 |
| 2020 | 10.14 | 10.38 | 9.85 |
| 2021 | 10.44 | 10.6 | 10.26 |
| 2022 | 10.16 | 10.22 | 10.1 |
| 2023 | 10.81 | 10.75 | 10.88 |
| 2024 | 10.83 | 10.78 | 10.89 |
| 2025 | 10.86 | 10.5 | 11.28 |