Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) was 14.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Turkmenistan, 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 Turkmenistan stood at 14.4%.
That represents a change of up 7.9% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Turkmenistan peaked at 37.2% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 4.2%, in 1991.
That places Turkmenistan 81st out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4.2% | — |
| 1992 | 4.5% | +7.5% |
| 1993 | 4.5% | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 13.8% | +207.9% |
| 1995 | 24.1% | +74.7% |
| 1996 | 29.8% | +23.7% |
| 1997 | 32.0% | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 35.6% | +11.3% |
| 1999 | 37.2% | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 33.7% | -9.4% |
| 2001 | 31.8% | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 29.5% | -7.4% |
| 2003 | 26.4% | -10.4% |
| 2004 | 24.4% | -7.5% |
| 2005 | 21.6% | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 18.6% | -13.6% |
| 2007 | 16.0% | -14.4% |
| 2008 | 14.0% | -12.3% |
| 2009 | 12.2% | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 12.1% | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 12.2% | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 12.8% | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 13.0% | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 12.5% | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 12.1% | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 11.9% | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 12.1% | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 14.3% | +18.2% |
| 2021 | 14.3% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 12.7% | -11.0% |
| 2023 | 13.1% | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 13.3% | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 14.4% | +7.9% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 14.4% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 14.4%, 1.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 14.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.0%, 95% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Turkmenistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +207.9% | 4.5% | 13.8% |
| 1995 | +74.7% | 13.8% | 24.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.6% | 4.2% | 37.2% | 9 |
| 2000s | 22.8% | 12.2% | 33.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.4% | 11.9% | 13.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.7% | 12.7% | 14.4% | 6 |
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More work & labour data for Turkmenistan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2917 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2882 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2951 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.3 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,433 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 2,454 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,034 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,913 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 9,947 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Turkmenistan?
- Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Turkmenistan was 14.4% 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 Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 37.2% in 1999.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.2% in 1991.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- Turkmenistan ranks 81st out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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.