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