Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 3,703 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Pakistan, 2006–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Pakistan is 3,703, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is up 164.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Pakistan peaked at 3,703 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 141.67, in 2007.
That places Pakistan 1st out of 94 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 177.69 | — |
| 2007 | 141.67 | -20.3% |
| 2008 | 165.44 | +16.8% |
| 2009 | 198.02 | +19.7% |
| 2010 | 241.26 | +21.8% |
| 2011 | 332.24 | +37.7% |
| 2013 | 1,228 | +269.6% |
| 2014 | 812.26 | -33.9% |
| 2015 | 1,398 | +72.1% |
| 2018 | 1,580 | +13.0% |
| 2019 | 2,021 | +27.9% |
| 2021 | 2,750 | +36.1% |
| 2025 | 3,703 | +34.7% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 3,703 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 428.6, 8.6× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 3,703 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 683.88, 5.4× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Pakistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +269.6% | 332.24 | 1,228 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 170.7 | 141.67 | 198.02 | 4 |
| 2010s | 1,087 | 241.26 | 2,021 | 7 |
| 2020s | 3,227 | 2,750 | 3,703 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 2 Indonesia 3,502 compare
- 3 South Africa 3,385 compare
- 4 United States 3,107 compare
More work & labour data for Pakistan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1658 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1724 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.4553 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.11 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 160,228 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 146,712 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 259,090 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 251,911 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 511,001 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Pakistan?
- Youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Pakistan was 3,703 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 3,703 in 2025.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 141.67 in 2007.
- How does Pakistan rank for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Pakistan ranks 1st out of 94 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 164.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.