Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) was 18.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Tajikistan, 1991–2025
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
In 2025, unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Tajikistan stood at 18.6%.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Tajikistan peaked at 19.8% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.6%, in 1991.
Tajikistan ranks 55th 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 Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.6% | — |
| 1992 | 2.6% | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 3.8% | +44.9% |
| 1994 | 4.3% | +13.4% |
| 1995 | 4.7% | +10.3% |
| 1996 | 5.5% | +15.2% |
| 1997 | 5.6% | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 6.6% | +18.2% |
| 1999 | 6.6% | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 6.7% | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 6.8% | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 6.8% | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 7.7% | +12.2% |
| 2006 | 9.1% | +19.3% |
| 2007 | 8.2% | -10.5% |
| 2008 | 13.6% | +66.5% |
| 2009 | 19.2% | +40.8% |
| 2010 | 18.9% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 18.7% | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 18.5% | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 18.0% | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 17.9% | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 17.7% | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 17.8% | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 17.8% | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 17.9% | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 19.8% | +10.2% |
| 2021 | 19.2% | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 18.4% | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 18.5% | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 18.5% | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 18.6% | +0.2% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 18.6% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9.6%, 1.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 18.6% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.0%, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Tajikistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +66.5% | 8.2% | 13.6% |
| 1993 | +44.9% | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| 2009 | +40.8% | 13.6% | 19.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.7% | 2.6% | 6.6% | 9 |
| 2000s | 9.1% | 6.1% | 19.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.1% | 17.7% | 18.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.8% | 18.4% | 19.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
More work & labour data for Tajikistan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0347 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.055 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.014 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1149 % change on previous year (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 8,278 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 10,007 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 10,195 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 20,202 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Tajikistan?
- Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Tajikistan was 18.6% 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 Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 19.8% in 2020.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.6% in 1991.
- How does Tajikistan rank for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- Tajikistan ranks 55th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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.