Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Mali

Mali: Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 245.88 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
245.88
Change on year
down 16.0%
World rank
31st
of 94 countries
All-time high
416.44
in 2015
All-time low
53.67
in 2016
Years of data
10
2013–2024

Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Mali, 2013–2024

1002003004002013201820242013: 213.42014: 194.22015: 416.42016: 53.72017: 406.42018: 68.42020: 153.72022: 236.32023: 292.82024: 245.9

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Mali is 245.88, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.0% on the previous year and up 26.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Mali peaked at 416.44 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 53.67, in 2016.

That places Mali 31st out of 94 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

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

Annual values for Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29) in Mali, 2013 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2013 213.37
2014 194.25 -9.0%
2015 416.44 +114.4%
2016 53.67 -87.1%
2017 406.37 +657.1%
2018 68.44 -83.2%
2020 153.66 +124.5%
2022 236.31 +53.8%
2023 292.83 +23.9%
2024 245.88 -16.0%

Mali compared with similar countries

  • Mali's 245.88 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 348.04, 71% of the median. (10 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 225.42 53.67 416.44 6
2020s 232.17 153.66 292.83 4

Countries ranked near Mali

  1. 28 Chile 321.14 compare
  2. 29 Australia 315.34 compare
  3. 30 Sri Lanka 262.96 compare
  4. 32 South Korea 219.06 compare
  5. 33 Sweden 211.61 compare
  6. 34 Rwanda 201.74 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Mali?
Youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Mali was 245.88 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Mali?
The highest recorded value was 416.44 in 2015.
What is the lowest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was 53.67 in 2016.
How does Mali rank for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Mali ranks 31st out of 94 countries with data for 2024.
Is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is up 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mali 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.