Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) was 3.4% in 2017. ▲ Rising
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Liechtenstein, 2008–2017
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 Liechtenstein is 3.4%, measured in 2017.
The figure is down 39.6% on the previous year and up 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Liechtenstein peaked at 5.6% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 3.1%, in 2010.
That places Liechtenstein 145th out of 157 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Liechtenstein, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.2% | — |
| 2009 | 3.6% | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 3.1% | -13.6% |
| 2011 | 4.8% | +53.0% |
| 2012 | 5.0% | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 4.6% | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 4.5% | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 5.6% | +24.7% |
| 2017 | 3.4% | -39.6% |
Liechtenstein compared with similar countries
- Liechtenstein's 3.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.2%, 24% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Liechtenstein's 3.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.3%, 22% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 7 |
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More work & labour data for Liechtenstein
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 8.94 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.257 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 43.6 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 22.45 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 21.15 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 34.16 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.63 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0267 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0142 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Liechtenstein?
- Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Liechtenstein was 3.4% 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 Liechtenstein?
- The highest recorded value was 5.6% in 2015.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Liechtenstein?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1% in 2010.
- How does Liechtenstein rank for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- Liechtenstein ranks 145th out of 157 countries with data for 2017.
- Is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in Liechtenstein?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Liechtenstein 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.