How many years of comparable data are there for Montenegro and Romania?

15 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.

Where does this data come from?

Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Montenegro vs Romania: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)

Montenegro

26.0%

in 2024

Romania

26.1%

in 2025

Montenegro rank

23rd

Romania rank

22nd

Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) over time

Montenegro
Romania

How they compare

Romania currently reports 26.1% against 26.0% in Montenegro, a difference of 0.1%.

Across all 15 years both countries report, Montenegro has been ahead every year.

Montenegro ranks 23rd and Romania ranks 22nd of 160 countries.

Montenegro has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Montenegro	Romania	Difference	Ahead
2000s	38.1%	20.1%	18.0%	Montenegro
2010s	35.4%	20.9%	14.5%	Montenegro
2020s	30.4%	21.4%	9.0%	Montenegro

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), Montenegro or Romania?: Romania, at 26.1% against 26.0% in Montenegro as of 2025.
What is the difference in unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) between Montenegro and Romania?: 0.1%, with Romania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Montenegro and Romania?: 15 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
How do Montenegro and Romania rank globally for unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)?: Montenegro ranks 23rd and Romania ranks 22nd of 160 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate)
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 189 places, 4,166 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 03 September 2026

Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.