Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Romania
Updated on May 16, 2026.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Romania was 24.54% in 2026, a difference of +0.91 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 24.44% and 24.72% respectively in 2026.
The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Romania 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 Romania (%)
Total
Male
Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Romania
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| Year | Total Youth Unempl.(%) | Male Youth Unempl.(%) | Female Youth Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27.22 | 25.2 | 30.13 |
| 1992 | 27.02 | 25.08 | 29.78 |
| 1993 | 25.61 | 23.44 | 28.7 |
| 1994 | 24.12 | 21.67 | 27.65 |
| 1995 | 22.49 | 20.74 | 25.03 |
| 1996 | 21.91 | 19.06 | 26.07 |
| 1997 | 17.98 | 16.38 | 20.32 |
| 1998 | 17.31 | 17.12 | 17.59 |
| 1999 | 17.55 | 18.89 | 15.6 |
| 2000 | 17.95 | 19.29 | 16.01 |
| 2001 | 17.78 | 18.01 | 17.43 |
| 2002 | 22.69 | 22.71 | 22.66 |
| 2003 | 19.68 | 19.3 | 20.24 |
| 2004 | 23.16 | 25.67 | 19.42 |
| 2005 | 20.56 | 21.81 | 18.69 |
| 2006 | 21.75 | 22.56 | 20.52 |
| 2007 | 20.64 | 21.66 | 19.1 |
| 2008 | 19.21 | 19.42 | 18.9 |
| 2009 | 21.45 | 21.81 | 20.89 |
| 2010 | 22.18 | 22.18 | 22.18 |
| 2011 | 24.06 | 24.2 | 23.86 |
| 2012 | 22.81 | 22.45 | 23.34 |
| 2013 | 24.02 | 23.42 | 24.94 |
| 2014 | 24.36 | 23.9 | 25.09 |
| 2015 | 22.03 | 20.83 | 23.9 |
| 2016 | 21.02 | 20.19 | 22.4 |
| 2017 | 18.73 | 18.43 | 19.15 |
| 2018 | 16.61 | 16.57 | 16.67 |
| 2019 | 17.14 | 16.61 | 18.02 |
| 2020 | 17.58 | 18.08 | 16.79 |
| 2021 | 21.15 | 21.01 | 21.39 |
| 2022 | 22.87 | 21.64 | 25.01 |
| 2023 | 21.7 | 21.47 | 22.12 |
| 2024 | 23.63 | 22.96 | 24.72 |
| 2025 | 24.54 | 24.44 | 24.72 |