Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Madagascar
Updated on May 16, 2026.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Madagascar was 5.25% in 2026, a difference of -0.21 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 5.19% and 5.3% respectively in 2026.
The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Madagascar 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 Madagascar (%)
Total
Male
Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Madagascar
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| Year | Total Youth Unempl.(%) | Male Youth Unempl.(%) | Female Youth Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8.69 | 10.16 | 7.19 |
| 1992 | 8.79 | 10.28 | 7.26 |
| 1993 | 8.83 | 10.33 | 7.29 |
| 1994 | 8.64 | 10.09 | 7.16 |
| 1995 | 8.63 | 10.08 | 7.15 |
| 1996 | 8.64 | 10.09 | 7.15 |
| 1997 | 8.53 | 9.96 | 7.08 |
| 1998 | 8.48 | 9.89 | 7.03 |
| 1999 | 8.41 | 9.81 | 6.98 |
| 2000 | 8.41 | 9.81 | 6.97 |
| 2001 | 7.8 | 9.13 | 6.44 |
| 2002 | 7.65 | 8.19 | 7.08 |
| 2003 | 6.88 | 6.49 | 7.27 |
| 2004 | 4.65 | 4.2 | 5.11 |
| 2005 | 2.27 | 1.76 | 2.8 |
| 2006 | 2.62 | 2.1 | 3.15 |
| 2007 | 2.97 | 2.45 | 3.5 |
| 2008 | 3.36 | 2.85 | 3.9 |
| 2009 | 3.99 | 3.45 | 4.56 |
| 2010 | 4.78 | 4.18 | 5.41 |
| 2011 | 3.22 | 2.83 | 3.62 |
| 2012 | 1.01 | 0.99 | 1.03 |
| 2013 | 1.78 | 1.9 | 1.66 |
| 2014 | 2.54 | 2.78 | 2.28 |
| 2015 | 3.31 | 3.67 | 2.91 |
| 2016 | 3.58 | 3.88 | 3.26 |
| 2017 | 3.88 | 4.12 | 3.63 |
| 2018 | 4.18 | 4.36 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4.49 | 4.59 | 4.37 |
| 2020 | 5.87 | 5.88 | 5.87 |
| 2021 | 6.06 | 6.03 | 6.08 |
| 2022 | 5.58 | 5.48 | 5.69 |
| 2023 | 5.43 | 5.32 | 5.55 |
| 2024 | 5.46 | 5.36 | 5.57 |
| 2025 | 5.25 | 5.19 | 5.3 |