Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Jamaica
Updated on May 16, 2026.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Jamaica was 10.81% in 2026, a difference of +0.43 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 9.07% and 12.95% respectively in 2026.
The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Jamaica 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 Jamaica (%)
Total
Male
Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Jamaica
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| Year | Total Youth Unempl.(%) | Male Youth Unempl.(%) | Female Youth Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 14.46 | 10.78 | 18.92 |
| 1992 | 14.89 | 11.14 | 19.45 |
| 1993 | 14.74 | 11.03 | 19.28 |
| 1994 | 15.04 | 11.28 | 19.66 |
| 1995 | 15.13 | 11.37 | 19.77 |
| 1996 | 15.77 | 11.9 | 20.53 |
| 1997 | 16.01 | 12.12 | 20.81 |
| 1998 | 16.39 | 12.46 | 21.25 |
| 1999 | 16.55 | 12.58 | 21.68 |
| 2000 | 16.6 | 12.6 | 22.01 |
| 2001 | 16.55 | 12.55 | 22.25 |
| 2002 | 16.6 | 12.6 | 22.34 |
| 2003 | 16.55 | 12.56 | 22.31 |
| 2004 | 16.71 | 12.7 | 22.38 |
| 2005 | 16.84 | 12.82 | 22.52 |
| 2006 | 16.95 | 12.91 | 22.62 |
| 2007 | 17.01 | 12.97 | 22.66 |
| 2008 | 17.18 | 13.12 | 22.84 |
| 2009 | 18.55 | 15.61 | 22.74 |
| 2010 | 20.45 | 16.82 | 25.59 |
| 2011 | 20.36 | 16.08 | 26.25 |
| 2012 | 23.4 | 17.53 | 31.38 |
| 2013 | 27.23 | 20.85 | 36.47 |
| 2014 | 26.35 | 19.97 | 35.71 |
| 2015 | 25.78 | 20.07 | 33.58 |
| 2016 | 24.66 | 19.96 | 30.6 |
| 2017 | 21.69 | 17.71 | 26.77 |
| 2018 | 18.06 | 15.02 | 22 |
| 2019 | 15.96 | 12.55 | 20.38 |
| 2020 | 20.09 | 17.67 | 23.29 |
| 2021 | 16.84 | 14.48 | 19.96 |
| 2022 | 13.12 | 12.29 | 14.15 |
| 2023 | 9.99 | 8.83 | 11.42 |
| 2024 | 10.38 | 9.24 | 11.8 |
| 2025 | 10.81 | 9.07 | 12.95 |