Youth Unemployment Rate of Namibia
Updated on May 15, 2023.
According to the World Bank, the total youth unemployment rate of Namibia was 39.78% in 2022, a difference of -0.37 points from 2021; and the total labor force of Namibia in 2022 was 963,465. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 38.87% and 40.85% 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 Namibia for 1991 - 2022.
See also: Unemployment Rate of Namibia.
Data Source: World Bank.
Youth Unemployment Rate of Namibia (%)
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Youth Unemployment Rate of Namibia
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| Year | Total Youth Unempl.(%) | Male Youth Unempl.(%) | Female Youth Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 32.63 | 33.7 | 31.47 |
| 1992 | 33.04 | 32.96 | 33.12 |
| 1993 | 33.74 | 32.48 | 35.1 |
| 1994 | 34.04 | 31.57 | 36.69 |
| 1995 | 37.55 | 35.21 | 40.05 |
| 1996 | 41.26 | 39.05 | 43.61 |
| 1997 | 45.02 | 42.94 | 47.21 |
| 1998 | 42.93 | 40.8 | 45.23 |
| 1999 | 40.74 | 38.55 | 43.13 |
| 2000 | 38.48 | 36.26 | 40.96 |
| 2001 | 39.78 | 36.76 | 43.17 |
| 2002 | 40.86 | 37.04 | 45.16 |
| 2003 | 42.12 | 37.48 | 47.35 |
| 2004 | 42.99 | 37.56 | 49.14 |
| 2005 | 43.62 | 38.45 | 49.49 |
| 2006 | 43.57 | 38.74 | 49.09 |
| 2007 | 43.82 | 39.28 | 49.02 |
| 2008 | 44.13 | 39.88 | 49.03 |
| 2009 | 44.46 | 40.49 | 49.06 |
| 2010 | 44.47 | 40.8 | 48.75 |
| 2011 | 39.27 | 35.04 | 44.22 |
| 2012 | 34.02 | 29.27 | 39.62 |
| 2013 | 40.4 | 35.96 | 45.11 |
| 2014 | 38.64 | 35.22 | 42.43 |
| 2015 | 41.31 | 36.18 | 46.98 |
| 2016 | 44.14 | 37.34 | 51.62 |
| 2017 | 41.28 | 37.54 | 45.54 |
| 2018 | 37.99 | 37.52 | 38.55 |
| 2019 | 38.16 | 37.65 | 38.76 |
| 2020 | 41.01 | 40.07 | 42.13 |
| 2021 | 40.15 | 39.22 | 41.25 |
| 2022 | 39.78 | 38.87 | 40.85 |