Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Zimbabwe
Updated on May 16, 2026.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Zimbabwe was 15.55% in 2026, a difference of +0.12 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 15% and 16.22% respectively in 2026.
The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe (%)
Total
Male
Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Zimbabwe
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| Year | Total Youth Unempl.(%) | Male Youth Unempl.(%) | Female Youth Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10.63 | 13.77 | 6.74 |
| 1992 | 10.92 | 14.58 | 6.77 |
| 1993 | 10.99 | 15.21 | 6.67 |
| 1994 | 10.88 | 15.14 | 6.64 |
| 1995 | 12.24 | 16.38 | 8.15 |
| 1996 | 13.59 | 17.47 | 9.69 |
| 1997 | 15.34 | 19.04 | 11.55 |
| 1998 | 13.97 | 16.95 | 10.83 |
| 1999 | 12.89 | 15.31 | 10.3 |
| 2000 | 11.94 | 13.71 | 10.02 |
| 2001 | 10.86 | 11.99 | 9.63 |
| 2002 | 9.89 | 10.41 | 9.31 |
| 2003 | 8.95 | 8.88 | 9.03 |
| 2004 | 7.84 | 7.15 | 8.62 |
| 2005 | 8.1 | 7.35 | 8.96 |
| 2006 | 8.24 | 7.42 | 9.17 |
| 2007 | 8.53 | 7.65 | 9.55 |
| 2008 | 9.03 | 8.07 | 10.13 |
| 2009 | 9.11 | 8.1 | 10.29 |
| 2010 | 9.09 | 8.04 | 10.34 |
| 2011 | 8.96 | 7.87 | 10.27 |
| 2012 | 8.17 | 7.15 | 9.4 |
| 2013 | 7.61 | 6.63 | 8.79 |
| 2014 | 6.95 | 6.02 | 8.07 |
| 2015 | 8.02 | 7.15 | 9.08 |
| 2016 | 8.95 | 8.15 | 9.94 |
| 2017 | 9.83 | 9.1 | 10.74 |
| 2018 | 10.69 | 10.02 | 11.53 |
| 2019 | 11.72 | 11.11 | 12.47 |
| 2020 | 14.24 | 13.24 | 15.47 |
| 2021 | 15.21 | 14.29 | 16.29 |
| 2022 | 16.98 | 16.3 | 17.82 |
| 2023 | 15.33 | 14.44 | 16.42 |
| 2024 | 15.43 | 14.53 | 16.53 |
| 2025 | 15.55 | 15 | 16.22 |