Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 58.37 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2001–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at 58.37.
The figure is up 11.8% on the previous year and down 56.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 162.44 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 52.2, in 2024.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 60th of 94 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 90.43 | — |
| 2006 | 162.44 | +79.6% |
| 2007 | 149.66 | -7.9% |
| 2008 | 113.05 | -24.5% |
| 2009 | 110.66 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 128.89 | +16.5% |
| 2011 | 121.91 | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 130.53 | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 124.69 | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 128.73 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 133.78 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 110.06 | -17.7% |
| 2017 | 86 | -21.9% |
| 2018 | 71.4 | -17.0% |
| 2019 | 56.94 | -20.3% |
| 2020 | 88.11 | +54.7% |
| 2021 | 82.68 | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 70.05 | -15.3% |
| 2023 | 56.22 | -19.7% |
| 2024 | 52.2 | -7.1% |
| 2025 | 58.37 | +11.8% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 58.37 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 84.97, 69% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 58.37 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 64.04, 91% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 125.25 | 90.43 | 162.44 | 5 |
| 2010s | 109.29 | 56.94 | 133.78 | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.94 | 52.2 | 88.11 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
More work & labour data for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.04 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.2135 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1,976 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,082 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 676.82 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 689.64 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1,366 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 58.37 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 162.44 in 2006.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.2 in 2024.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 60th out of 94 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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. The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.