Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Croatia

Croatia: Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 37.06 in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
37.06
Change on year
down 6.0%
World rank
69th
of 94 countries
All-time high
123.21
in 2013
All-time low
37.06
in 2024
Years of data
23
2002–2024

Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Croatia, 2002–2024

4060801001202002201320242002: 1212003: 111.72004: 107.72005: 96.52006: 81.32007: 82.62008: 71.32009: 772010: 99.32011: 112.62012: 119.72013: 123.22014: 121.42015: 108.32016: 89.32017: 762018: 56.82019: 42.42020: 50.12021: 50.32022: 42.42023: 39.42024: 37.1

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Croatia is 37.06, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.

The figure is down 6.0% on the previous year and down 69.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Croatia peaked at 123.21 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 37.06, in 2024.

That places Croatia 69th out of 94 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.

Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Croatia, year by year

Annual values for Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29) in Croatia, 2002 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2002 121.02
2003 111.71 -7.7%
2004 107.7 -3.6%
2005 96.55 -10.4%
2006 81.26 -15.8%
2007 82.65 +1.7%
2008 71.26 -13.8%
2009 77.04 +8.1%
2010 99.34 +29.0%
2011 112.63 +13.4%
2012 119.68 +6.3%
2013 123.21 +2.9%
2014 121.43 -1.4%
2015 108.26 -10.8%
2016 89.31 -17.5%
2017 76.02 -14.9%
2018 56.79 -25.3%
2019 42.41 -25.3%
2020 50.08 +18.1%
2021 50.3 +0.4%
2022 42.4 -15.7%
2023 39.44 -7.0%
2024 37.06 -6.0%

Croatia compared with similar countries

  • Croatia's 37.06 is below the median for high income countries, which is 84.37, 44% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
  • Croatia's 37.06 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 64.04, 58% of the median. (42 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 93.65 71.26 121.02 8
2010s 94.91 42.41 123.21 10
2020s 43.86 37.06 50.3 5

Countries ranked near Croatia

  1. 66 Slovakia 47.25 compare
  2. 67 Albania 43.06 compare
  3. 68 Czechia 41.88 compare
  4. 70 Hong Kong 35.82 compare
  5. 71 North Macedonia 33.39 compare
  6. 72 Niger 25.46 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Croatia?
Youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Croatia was 37.06 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Croatia?
The highest recorded value was 123.21 in 2013.
What is the lowest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Croatia?
The lowest recorded value was 37.06 in 2024.
How does Croatia rank for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Croatia ranks 69th out of 94 countries with data for 2024.
Is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Croatia?
Over the last ten years it is down 69.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Croatia 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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Indicator
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
94 places, 2,090 data points, 1976–2025
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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. 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.