Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Russia

Updated on May 16, 2026.

According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Russia was 7.61% in 2026, a difference of -0.65 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 7.45% and 7.82% respectively in 2026.

The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Russia 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 Russia (%)
Total
Male
Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Russia
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Year Total Youth Unempl.(%) Male Youth Unempl.(%) Female Youth Unempl.(%)
1991 12.96 12.94 12.98
1992 12.91 12.89 12.92
1993 13.66 13.44 13.94
1994 16.28 15.33 17.48
1995 18.74 17.74 19.96
1996 19.33 18.34 20.52
1997 23.56 23.12 24.09
1998 27.14 26.74 27.61
1999 23.96 22.49 25.77
2000 20.72 19.51 22.2
2001 18 17.04 19.2
2002 15.56 14.46 16.89
2003 17.56 16.54 18.8
2004 17.24 16.08 18.67
2005 15.53 14.43 16.86
2006 16.41 15.78 17.17
2007 14.47 14.49 14.45
2008 14.09 13.25 15.15
2009 18.52 18.18 18.93
2010 17.18 16.93 17.5
2011 15.51 15.26 15.84
2012 14.97 14.63 15.42
2013 14.2 13.57 15.01
2014 14.05 13.63 14.61
2015 16.39 15.66 17.33
2016 16.69 16.09 17.48
2017 16.33 15.78 17.04
2018 16.99 16.28 17.9
2019 15.21 14.84 15.69
2020 16.99 16 18.25
2021 16.14 15.18 17.37
2022 14.39 13.55 15.46
2023 11.15 10.64 11.79
2024 8.26 8.02 8.56
2025 7.61 7.45 7.82