Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Israel

Updated on May 16, 2026.

According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Israel was 6.03% in 2026, a difference of -0.13 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 6.08% and 5.99% respectively in 2026.

The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Israel 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 Israel (%)
Total
Male
Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Israel
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Year Total Youth Unempl.(%) Male Youth Unempl.(%) Female Youth Unempl.(%)
1991 22.11 20.08 25
1992 22.63 20.64 25.33
1993 20.68 18.86 23.21
1994 16.65 14.52 19.44
1995 14.91 12.84 17.6
1996 13.55 12.02 15.49
1997 15.03 13.85 16.53
1998 16.94 16.4 17.65
1999 16.72 15.92 17.69
2000 17.32 17.29 17.34
2001 18.7 18.74 18.66
2002 20.85 20.91 20.77
2003 22.41 22.16 22.69
2004 20.66 19.6 21.83
2005 17.86 17.09 18.73
2006 18.41 17.34 19.61
2007 16.25 15.35 17.29
2008 12.48 11.95 13.1
2009 14.71 15.55 13.78
2010 14.22 14.83 13.54
2011 11.83 11.92 11.72
2012 11.99 11.42 12.64
2013 10.4 10.27 10.55
2014 10.43 9.92 11.01
2015 9.2 8.81 9.65
2016 8.51 8.12 8.95
2017 7.15 6.6 7.76
2018 7.03 6.83 7.24
2019 6.53 5.96 7.13
2020 7.65 7.37 7.94
2021 7.65 7.43 7.88
2022 6.72 7.01 6.41
2023 5.87 6.03 5.71
2024 6.16 6.32 6
2025 6.03 6.08 5.99