Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) was 3.8% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Kazakhstan, 2002–2022
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Kazakhstan is 3.8%, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Kazakhstan peaked at 17.3% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 3.8%, in 2020.
Kazakhstan ranks 149th of 160 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 17.3% | — |
| 2003 | 14.5% | -16.2% |
| 2004 | 14.3% | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 7.4% | -48.1% |
| 2009 | 6.7% | -9.8% |
| 2010 | 5.2% | -22.1% |
| 2011 | 4.6% | -12.1% |
| 2012 | 3.9% | -14.2% |
| 2013 | 3.9% | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 4.1% | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 3.8% | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 3.8% | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 3.8% | +1.0% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 3.8% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 15.5%, 25% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 3.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.2%, 25% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.0% | 6.7% | 17.3% | 5 |
| 2010s | 4.2% | 3.8% | 5.2% | 6 |
| 2020s | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More work & labour data for Kazakhstan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2152 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.2212 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2086 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.25 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 15,866 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 7,093 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 16,815 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 16,857 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 33,672 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Kazakhstan?
- Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Kazakhstan was 3.8% in 2022, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 17.3% in 2002.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.8% in 2020.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)?
- Kazakhstan ranks 149th out of 160 countries with data for 2022.
- Is unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, youth total (% of total 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.