Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) was 43.7% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) in Lesotho, 1999–2024
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 43.7% for unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) in Lesotho peaked at 53.6% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 38.1%, in 2019.
Lesotho ranks 7th of 157 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 43.4% | — |
| 2008 | 53.6% | +23.4% |
| 2013 | 41.9% | -21.8% |
| 2019 | 38.1% | -9.0% |
| 2024 | 43.7% | +14.6% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 43.7% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.5%, 3.8× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 43.7% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11.5%, 3.8× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43.4% | 43.4% | 43.4% | 1 |
| 2000s | 53.6% | 53.6% | 53.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 40.0% | 38.1% | 41.9% | 2 |
| 2020s | 43.7% | 43.7% | 43.7% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1964 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1849 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,674 1000 No (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) in Lesotho?
- Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) in Lesotho was 43.7% in 2024, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 53.6% in 2008.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.1% in 2019.
- How does Lesotho rank for unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24)?
- Lesotho ranks 7th out of 157 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) (national 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. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.