Economy · West Africa
Sierra Leone Youth Unemployment Rate
2.2%as of 2018-76.3% vs 2014
Share of the labor force ages 15-24 that is unemployed (ILO modelled estimate). Source: ILO ILOSTAT. Updated June 21, 2026.
History
History on record since 2004; the trend chart appears as more history accrues.
| Period | Youth Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 9.4% |
| 2004 | 5.2% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=SL&metric_key=youth_unemployment_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Youth Unemployment Rate across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Youth Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 5.4% |
| Kenya | 16.7% |
| South Africa | 60.1% |
| Egypt | 15.3% |
| Ghana | 10% |
| Ethiopia | 6.4% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sierra Leone's youth unemployment rate?
Sierra Leone's youth unemployment rate is 2.2% as of 2018, according to ILO ILOSTAT.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from ILO ILOSTAT and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Sierra Leone Youth Unemployment Rate data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=SL&metric_key=youth_unemployment_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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