Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Algeria
Algeria: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) was 25.7% in 2017. ▲ Rising
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Algeria, 2009–2017
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Algeria is 25.7%, measured in 2017.
The figure is up 16.2% on the previous year and up 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Algeria peaked at 26.7% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 18.7%, in 2010.
Algeria ranks 15th of 157 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 19.0% | — |
| 2010 | 18.7% | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 24.9% | +33.4% |
| 2013 | 21.6% | -13.3% |
| 2014 | 22.1% | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 26.7% | +21.0% |
| 2016 | 22.1% | -17.4% |
| 2017 | 25.7% | +16.2% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 25.7% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.6%, 1.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 25.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.7%, 2.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 23.1% | 18.7% | 26.7% | 7 |
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More work & labour data for Algeria
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1786 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1871 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.17 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.05 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9922 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 48,532 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 8,905 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 31,777 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 32,710 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 64,488 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Algeria?
- Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Algeria was 25.7% in 2017, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 26.7% in 2015.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.7% in 2010.
- How does Algeria rank for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- Algeria ranks 15th out of 157 countries with data for 2017.
- Is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) (national 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. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.