Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Uruguay
Uruguay: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) was 22.9% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
22.9%
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
34th
of 187 countries
All-time high
34.0%
in 2003
All-time low
14.9%
in 2012
Years of data
35
1991–2025
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Uruguay, 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 Uruguay is 22.9%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 5.8% 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 Uruguay peaked at 34.0% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 14.9%, in 2012.
Uruguay ranks 34th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 21.8% | — |
| 1992 | 20.9% | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 20.4% | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 20.8% | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 22.0% | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 25.9% | +17.5% |
| 1997 | 24.1% | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 19.2% | -20.4% |
| 1999 | 20.6% | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 25.5% | +23.6% |
| 2001 | 29.0% | +13.7% |
| 2002 | 32.3% | +11.2% |
| 2003 | 34.0% | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 28.4% | -16.5% |
| 2005 | 25.3% | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 23.6% | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 20.7% | -12.1% |
| 2008 | 18.0% | -13.0% |
| 2009 | 17.1% | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 15.2% | -9.9% |
| 2012 | 14.9% | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 16.0% | +7.5% |
| 2014 | 16.2% | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 20.3% | +25.9% |
| 2016 | 20.6% | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 21.2% | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 23.2% | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 24.8% | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 30.3% | +21.9% |
| 2021 | 29.1% | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 24.0% | -17.6% |
| 2023 | 24.5% | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 24.3% | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 22.9% | -5.8% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 22.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 13.9%, 1.7× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 22.9% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13.0%, 1.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.7% | 19.2% | 25.9% | 9 |
| 2000s | 25.4% | 17.1% | 34.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.9% | 14.9% | 24.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.8% | 22.9% | 30.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More work & labour data for Uruguay
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 95.27 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,144 1000 No (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 2,246 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Uruguay?
- Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Uruguay was 22.9% 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 34.0% in 2003.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.9% in 2012.
- How does Uruguay rank for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- Uruguay ranks 34th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.