Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Belarus
Belarus: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) was 10.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Belarus, 1991–2025
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
Belarus recorded 10.4% for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in 2025.
The figure is down 12.8% on the previous year and down 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Belarus peaked at 49.1% in 1996 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 1991.
Belarus ranks 110th of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Belarus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.2% | — |
| 1992 | 6.3% | +413.9% |
| 1993 | 17.2% | +172.5% |
| 1994 | 25.8% | +49.5% |
| 1995 | 35.5% | +37.8% |
| 1996 | 49.1% | +38.0% |
| 1997 | 34.6% | -29.4% |
| 1998 | 28.5% | -17.8% |
| 1999 | 26.0% | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 24.7% | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 23.4% | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 22.0% | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 20.6% | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 19.2% | -7.0% |
| 2005 | 17.8% | -7.3% |
| 2006 | 16.4% | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 15.1% | -8.0% |
| 2008 | 13.7% | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 12.5% | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 12.5% | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 12.5% | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 12.5% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 12.6% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 12.6% | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 12.7% | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 12.7% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 11.3% | -11.0% |
| 2018 | 12.7% | +12.4% |
| 2019 | 12.9% | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 13.8% | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 11.4% | -17.6% |
| 2022 | 10.7% | -5.7% |
| 2023 | 12.0% | +11.8% |
| 2024 | 11.9% | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 10.4% | -12.8% |
Belarus compared with similar countries
- Belarus's 10.4% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 14.4%, 72% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Belarus's 10.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.0%, 69% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Belarus changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +413.9% | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| 1993 | +172.5% | 6.3% | 17.2% |
| 1994 | +49.5% | 17.2% | 25.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.9% | 1.2% | 49.1% | 9 |
| 2000s | 18.5% | 12.5% | 24.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.5% | 11.3% | 12.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.7% | 10.4% | 13.8% | 6 |
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More work & labour data for Belarus
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.15 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.18 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 4,351 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Belarus?
- Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Belarus was 10.4% in 2025, according to ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 49.1% in 1996.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 1991.
- How does Belarus rank for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- Belarus ranks 110th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus data come from?
- The figures come from ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, youth male (% of male 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.