Youth long-term unemployment rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Youth long-term unemployment rate was 1.8% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Youth long-term unemployment rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1983–2019
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth long-term unemployment rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 6.7% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 1989.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 23rd of 31 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth long-term unemployment rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | 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 | 1.0% | -41.2% |
| 1990 | 1.0% | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1.4% | +40.0% |
| 1992 | 2.7% | +92.9% |
| 1993 | 4.9% | +81.5% |
| 1994 | 3.7% | -24.5% |
| 1995 | 3.0% | -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% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.2% | 1.0% | 5.7% | 7 |
| 1990s | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.3% | 1.4% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.2% | 1.8% | 6.7% | 10 |
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More work & labour data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 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)
- 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)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is youth long-term unemployment rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Youth long-term unemployment rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 1.8% in 2019, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth long-term unemployment rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 6.7% in 2012.
- What is the lowest youth long-term unemployment rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 1989.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for youth long-term unemployment rate?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 23rd out of 31 countries with data for 2019.
- Is youth long-term unemployment rate rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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