Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) was 30.9% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in New Caledonia, 2014–2023
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 New Caledonia is 30.9%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in New Caledonia peaked at 44.5% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 29.9%, in 2019.
New Caledonia ranks 9th of 157 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in New Caledonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 37.1% | — |
| 2017 | 33.4% | -9.8% |
| 2018 | 40.1% | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 29.9% | -25.5% |
| 2020 | 44.5% | +48.9% |
| 2022 | 32.5% | -27.0% |
| 2023 | 30.9% | -4.8% |
New Caledonia compared with similar countries
- New Caledonia's 30.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.2%, 2.2× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- New Caledonia's 30.9% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 8.3%, 3.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.1% | 29.9% | 40.1% | 4 |
| 2020s | 36.0% | 30.9% | 44.5% | 3 |
Countries ranked near New Caledonia
- 6 Palestine 37.4% compare
- 7 Puerto Rico 34.9% compare
- 8 Iraq 31.6% compare
- 10 North Macedonia 30.3% compare
- 11 Bermuda 30.0%
- 12 Guam 29.5%
More work & labour data for New Caledonia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1927 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.171 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2141 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7129 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9545 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 306.2 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 71.31 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 167.3 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 169.93 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 337.22 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in New Caledonia?
- Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in New Caledonia was 30.9% in 2023, 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 New Caledonia?
- The highest recorded value was 44.5% in 2020.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in New Caledonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.9% in 2019.
- How does New Caledonia rank for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- New Caledonia ranks 9th out of 157 countries with data for 2023.
- Is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in New Caledonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this New Caledonia 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.