Economy · Southern Africa
Zimbabwe Youth Unemployment Rate
22.4%as of 2024+41.9% vs 2023
Share of the labor force ages 15-24 that is unemployed (ILO modelled estimate). Source: ILO ILOSTAT. Updated June 21, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Youth Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.4% |
| 2023 | 15.8% |
| 2022 | 17.4% |
| 2021 | 15.3% |
| 2019 | 11.9% |
| 2014 | 6.8% |
| 2011 | 8.7% |
| 2004 | 7.6% |
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=ZW&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 Zimbabwe's youth unemployment rate?
Zimbabwe's youth unemployment rate is 22.4% as of 2024, 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 Zimbabwe Youth Unemployment Rate data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=ZW&metric_key=youth_unemployment_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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