Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) was 1.8 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
1.8
Change on year
down 5.3%
World rank
25th
of 33 countries
All-time high
6.7
in 2012
All-time low
1
in 1989
Years of data
37
1983–2019
Youth long-term unemployment rate in United Kingdom, 1983–2019
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth long-term unemployment rate in United Kingdom is 1.8, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 5.3% on the previous year and down 60.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth long-term unemployment rate in United Kingdom peaked at 6.7 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1989.
United Kingdom ranks 25th of 33 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 5.7 | — |
| 1984 | 4.2 | -26.3% |
| 1985 | 3.8 | -9.5% |
| 1986 | 3.4 | -10.5% |
| 1987 | 2.5 | -26.5% |
| 1988 | 1.7 | -32.0% |
| 1989 | 1 | -41.2% |
| 1990 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1.4 | +40.0% |
| 1992 | 2.7 | +92.9% |
| 1993 | 4.9 | +81.5% |
| 1994 | 3.7 | -24.5% |
| 1995 | 3 | -18.9% |
| 1996 | 3.1 | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 2.5 | -19.4% |
| 1998 | 1.8 | -28.0% |
| 1999 | 1.4 | -22.2% |
| 2000 | 1.8 | +28.6% |
| 2001 | 1.8 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1.4 | -22.2% |
| 2003 | 1.8 | +28.6% |
| 2004 | 1.8 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.9 | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 2.3 | +21.1% |
| 2007 | 2.7 | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 2.8 | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 4.5 | +60.7% |
| 2010 | 5.7 | +26.7% |
| 2011 | 6.2 | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 6.7 | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 6.3 | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 5.3 | -15.9% |
| 2015 | 3.6 | -32.1% |
| 2016 | 2.3 | -36.1% |
| 2017 | 2.4 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 1.9 | -20.8% |
| 2019 | 1.8 | -5.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1.8 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.8, 47% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 1.8 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.45, 40% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.19 | 1 | 5.7 | 7 |
| 1990s | 2.55 | 1 | 4.9 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.28 | 1.4 | 4.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.22 | 1.8 | 6.7 | 10 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More work & labour data for United Kingdom
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 22,956 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 60.91 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 35,770 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 4.93 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.07 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 111,361 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 100,223 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 57.91 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.47 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.4352 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth long-term unemployment rate in United Kingdom?
- Youth long-term unemployment rate in United Kingdom was 1.8 in 2019, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth long-term unemployment rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 6.7 in 2012.
- What is the lowest youth long-term unemployment rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1989.
- How does United Kingdom rank for youth long-term unemployment rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 25th out of 33 countries with data for 2019.
- Is youth long-term unemployment rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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