Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ghana
Ghana: Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 336.86 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ghana, 1991–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ghana stood at 336.86.
That represents a change of up 35.6% on the previous year and up 39.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ghana peaked at 382.47 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 44.32, in 2021.
Ghana ranks 27th of 94 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 135.05 | — |
| 2006 | 294.06 | +117.7% |
| 2010 | 382.47 | +30.1% |
| 2017 | 241.06 | -37.0% |
| 2021 | 44.32 | -81.6% |
| 2022 | 214.25 | +383.4% |
| 2023 | 248.34 | +15.9% |
| 2024 | 336.86 | +35.6% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 336.86 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 428.6, 79% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 336.86 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 348.04, 97% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 135.05 | 135.05 | 135.05 | 1 |
| 2000s | 294.06 | 294.06 | 294.06 | 1 |
| 2010s | 311.76 | 241.06 | 382.47 | 2 |
| 2020s | 210.94 | 44.32 | 336.86 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More work & labour data for Ghana
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1512 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1464 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1562 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.2734 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.99 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 37,518 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 13,752 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 34,429 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 33,119 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 67,548 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ghana?
- Youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ghana was 336.86 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 382.47 in 2010.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.32 in 2021.
- How does Ghana rank for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Ghana ranks 27th out of 94 countries with data for 2024.
- Is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ghana 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.