Central Europe and the Baltics vs French Polynesia: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)
Central Europe and the Baltics
14.5%
in 2025
French Polynesia
36.6%
in 2025
Central Europe and the Baltics rank
15th
French Polynesia rank
12th
Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) over time
- Central Europe and the Baltics
- French Polynesia
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 36.6% against 14.5% in Central Europe and the Baltics, a difference of 22.1%.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 2.5 times Central Europe and the Baltics's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, French Polynesia has been ahead every year.
Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 15th and French Polynesia ranks 12th of 47 groups.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Europe and the Baltics | French Polynesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23.3% | 31.7% | 8.5% | French Polynesia |
| 2000s | 25.5% | 33.5% | 8.0% | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 20.4% | 35.7% | 15.3% | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 14.3% | 37.8% | 23.5% | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24), Central Europe and the Baltics or French Polynesia?
- French Polynesia, at 36.6% against 14.5% in Central Europe and the Baltics as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) between Central Europe and the Baltics and French Polynesia?
- 22.1%, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Europe and the Baltics and French Polynesia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Central Europe and the Baltics and French Polynesia rank globally for unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)?
- Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 15th and French Polynesia ranks 12th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.