Youth discouraged: ICLS13) (15-29) in Palestine

Palestine: Youth discouraged: ICLS13) (15-29) was 30 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
30
Change on year
down 17.3%
World rank
31st
of 79 countries
All-time high
60.19
in 2020
All-time low
4.1
in 2013
Years of data
11
2012–2022

Youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Palestine, 2012–2022

02040602012201720222012: 5.72013: 4.12014: 8.62015: 272016: 28.92017: 25.82018: 44.92019: 39.12020: 60.22021: 36.32022: 30

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Palestine is 30, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 17.3% on the previous year and up 428.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Palestine peaked at 60.19 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4.1, in 2013.

That places Palestine 31st out of 79 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Youth discouraged: ICLS13) (15-29) in Palestine, year by year

Annual values for Youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29) in Palestine, 2012 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2012 5.68 —
2013 4.1 -27.8%
2014 8.56 +108.7%
2015 26.96 +214.9%
2016 28.91 +7.2%
2017 25.82 -10.7%
2018 44.85 +73.7%
2019 39.15 -12.7%
2020 60.19 +53.7%
2021 36.26 -39.7%
2022 30 -17.3%

Palestine compared with similar countries

  • Palestine's 30 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 106.36, 28% of the median. (16 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 23 4.1 44.85 8
2020s 42.15 30 60.19 3

Countries ranked near Palestine

  1. 28 Colombia 35.44 compare
  2. 29 Romania 34.75 compare
  3. 30 Sri Lanka 30.18 compare
  4. 32 Myanmar 29 compare
  5. 33 Ecuador 27.19
  6. 34 Russia 23.76 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Palestine?
Youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Palestine was 30 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Palestine?
The highest recorded value was 60.19 in 2020.
What is the lowest youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Palestine?
The lowest recorded value was 4.1 in 2013.
How does Palestine rank for youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Palestine ranks 31st out of 79 countries with data for 2022.
Is youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Palestine?
Over the last ten years it is up 428.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Palestine data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
79 places, 1,230 data points, 1987–2025
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With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Discouraged job-seekers refer to those persons of working age who during a specified reference period were without work and available for work, but did not look for work in the recent past for specific reasons (for example, believing that there were no jobs available, believing there were none for which they would qualify, or having given up hope of finding employment). For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.