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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Data Source: World Bank.
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