Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Latvia
Updated on May 16, 2026.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Latvia was 12.95% in 2026, a difference of -0.66 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 12.77% and 13.15% respectively in 2026.
The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Latvia 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 Latvia (%)
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Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Latvia
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| Year | Total Youth Unempl.(%) | Male Youth Unempl.(%) | Female Youth Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5.03 | 4.88 | 5.22 |
| 1992 | 12.11 | 11.79 | 12.51 |
| 1993 | 30.56 | 29.78 | 31.56 |
| 1994 | 34.32 | 33.43 | 35.45 |
| 1995 | 35.02 | 34.12 | 36.18 |
| 1996 | 38.26 | 37.26 | 39.54 |
| 1997 | 27.64 | 26.91 | 28.6 |
| 1998 | 26.95 | 27.59 | 26.13 |
| 1999 | 23.53 | 26.22 | 19.57 |
| 2000 | 21.27 | 20.97 | 21.7 |
| 2001 | 24.16 | 24.27 | 24.01 |
| 2002 | 25.25 | 25.17 | 25.35 |
| 2003 | 20.42 | 16.14 | 26.61 |
| 2004 | 21.8 | 15.63 | 30.82 |
| 2005 | 15.14 | 12.83 | 18.44 |
| 2006 | 13.62 | 11.94 | 16.05 |
| 2007 | 10.56 | 10.99 | 9.95 |
| 2008 | 13.65 | 14.04 | 13.1 |
| 2009 | 33.43 | 36.52 | 29.28 |
| 2010 | 36.24 | 37.42 | 34.85 |
| 2011 | 31.07 | 31.37 | 30.68 |
| 2012 | 28.56 | 27.84 | 29.49 |
| 2013 | 23.24 | 21.87 | 24.95 |
| 2014 | 19.6 | 19.35 | 19.93 |
| 2015 | 16.32 | 18 | 14.14 |
| 2016 | 17.27 | 21.32 | 12.13 |
| 2017 | 16.97 | 18.24 | 15.4 |
| 2018 | 12.19 | 12.48 | 11.83 |
| 2019 | 12.42 | 14.2 | 10.13 |
| 2020 | 14.87 | 14.39 | 15.48 |
| 2021 | 14.79 | 14.93 | 14.6 |
| 2022 | 15.27 | 19.38 | 10.15 |
| 2023 | 12.32 | 14.29 | 9.98 |
| 2024 | 13.61 | 13.16 | 14.13 |
| 2025 | 12.95 | 12.77 | 13.15 |