Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) was 16.9% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
16.9%
Change on year
down 4.0%
World rank
80th
of 187 countries
All-time high
27.2%
in 2013
All-time low
15.1%
in 2023
Years of data
35
1991–2025
Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) in Dominican Republic, 1991–2025
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) in Dominican Republic is 16.9%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 4.0% on the previous year and down 30.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) in Dominican Republic peaked at 27.2% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 15.1%, in 2023.
Dominican Republic ranks 80th of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 20.9% | — |
| 1992 | 20.5% | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 19.9% | -3.3% |
| 1994 | 19.9% | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 20.3% | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 20.5% | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 20.2% | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 20.2% | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 20.3% | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 20.6% | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 21.9% | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 19.4% | -11.5% |
| 2003 | 19.4% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 20.6% | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 18.6% | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 17.8% | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 19.5% | +9.7% |
| 2008 | 17.4% | -10.8% |
| 2009 | 20.5% | +17.9% |
| 2010 | 15.8% | -23.2% |
| 2011 | 19.5% | +23.7% |
| 2012 | 19.8% | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 27.2% | +37.4% |
| 2014 | 20.9% | -23.3% |
| 2015 | 24.3% | +16.4% |
| 2016 | 25.9% | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 19.7% | -24.2% |
| 2018 | 23.0% | +17.1% |
| 2019 | 23.0% | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 20.8% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | 25.6% | +23.1% |
| 2022 | 17.7% | -30.9% |
| 2023 | 15.1% | -14.7% |
| 2024 | 17.6% | +16.5% |
| 2025 | 16.9% | -4.0% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 16.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19.7%, 86% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 16.9% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 16.9%, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.3% | 19.9% | 20.9% | 9 |
| 2000s | 19.6% | 17.4% | 21.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.9% | 15.8% | 27.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.9% | 15.1% | 25.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
More work & labour data for Dominican Republic
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5342 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5118 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5561 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.48 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3757 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 12,209 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,056 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,888 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,787 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,675 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) in Dominican Republic?
- Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) in Dominican Republic was 16.9% in 2025, according to ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 27.2% in 2013.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.1% in 2023.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24)?
- Dominican Republic ranks 80th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.