Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Romania
Romania: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) was 24.4% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
24.4%
Change on year
up 6.5%
World rank
29th
of 187 countries
All-time high
25.7%
in 2004
All-time low
16.4%
in 1997
Years of data
35
1991–2025
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Romania, 1991–2025
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Romania is 24.4%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Romania peaked at 25.7% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 16.4%, in 1997.
Romania ranks 29th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 25.2% | — |
| 1992 | 25.1% | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 23.4% | -6.6% |
| 1994 | 21.7% | -7.5% |
| 1995 | 20.7% | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 19.1% | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 16.4% | -14.1% |
| 1998 | 17.1% | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 18.9% | +10.4% |
| 2000 | 19.3% | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 18.0% | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 22.7% | +26.1% |
| 2003 | 19.3% | -15.0% |
| 2004 | 25.7% | +33.0% |
| 2005 | 21.8% | -15.0% |
| 2006 | 22.6% | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 21.7% | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 19.4% | -10.4% |
| 2009 | 21.8% | +12.3% |
| 2010 | 22.2% | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 24.2% | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 22.4% | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 23.4% | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 23.9% | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 20.8% | -12.8% |
| 2016 | 20.2% | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 18.4% | -8.7% |
| 2018 | 16.6% | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 16.6% | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 18.1% | +8.8% |
| 2021 | 21.0% | +16.2% |
| 2022 | 21.6% | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 21.5% | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 23.0% | +7.0% |
| 2025 | 24.4% | +6.5% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 24.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 13.9%, 1.8× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Romania's 24.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.0%, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.8% | 16.4% | 25.2% | 9 |
| 2000s | 21.2% | 18.0% | 25.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.9% | 16.6% | 24.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.6% | 18.1% | 24.4% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More work & labour data for Romania
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7777 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7486 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.8063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.18 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1264 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 10,932 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,465 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,408 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,360 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 10,768 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Romania?
- Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Romania was 24.4% 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 25.7% in 2004.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.4% in 1997.
- How does Romania rank for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- Romania ranks 29th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Romania 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.