Youth Unemployment Rate of Egypt
Updated on May 15, 2023.
According to the World Bank, the total youth unemployment rate of Egypt was 17.1% in 2022, a difference of -0.72 points from 2021; and the total labor force of Egypt in 2022 was 31,166,284. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 12.36% and 39.03% respectively in 2022.
The World Bank defines youth unemployment rate as "the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment".
The chart and table below shows the total youth, male youth, and female youth unemployment rates of Egypt for 1991 - 2022.
See also: Unemployment Rate of Egypt.
Data Source: World Bank.
Youth Unemployment Rate of Egypt (%)
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Youth Unemployment Rate of Egypt
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| Year | Total Youth Unempl.(%) | Male Youth Unempl.(%) | Female Youth Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 26.13 | 17.86 | 41.66 |
| 1992 | 24.63 | 19.51 | 34.96 |
| 1993 | 30.24 | 22.97 | 46.38 |
| 1994 | 30.47 | 22.59 | 47.75 |
| 1995 | 30.52 | 22.51 | 49.64 |
| 1996 | 25.26 | 19.59 | 38.97 |
| 1997 | 23.79 | 16.45 | 41.75 |
| 1998 | 23.14 | 15.73 | 41.52 |
| 1999 | 20.34 | 13.72 | 35.59 |
| 2000 | 24.84 | 15.68 | 45.71 |
| 2001 | 27.47 | 18.9 | 46.83 |
| 2002 | 26.25 | 20.85 | 36.76 |
| 2003 | 29.41 | 24.6 | 39.16 |
| 2004 | 28.36 | 18.91 | 48.36 |
| 2005 | 31.17 | 23.01 | 49.22 |
| 2006 | 30.4 | 21 | 52.13 |
| 2007 | 25 | 17.26 | 44.35 |
| 2008 | 25.44 | 16.76 | 48.73 |
| 2009 | 25.13 | 15.22 | 50.13 |
| 2010 | 24.5 | 14.33 | 52.15 |
| 2011 | 29.36 | 22.14 | 50.37 |
| 2012 | 34.38 | 27.84 | 53.68 |
| 2013 | 34.1 | 28.64 | 49.01 |
| 2014 | 32.21 | 27.16 | 45.24 |
| 2015 | 34.19 | 31.46 | 39.88 |
| 2016 | 33.69 | 30.38 | 40.56 |
| 2017 | 32.7 | 29.09 | 40.03 |
| 2018 | 26.32 | 17.94 | 52.92 |
| 2019 | 20.71 | 12.94 | 51.98 |
| 2020 | 18.42 | 13.09 | 46.08 |
| 2021 | 17.82 | 13.32 | 38.83 |
| 2022 | 17.1 | 12.36 | 39.03 |