Youth Unemployment
North America Ranking
ages 15-24Source: IMF
Definition of Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
| Current Rank | Country | Value | Latest Reading | Previous Rank | Previous Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costa Rica | 40.86 | 2020 | 1 | 31.85 |
| 2 | Panama | 31.97 | 2020 | 2 | 12.95 |
| 3 | Canada | 20.26 | 2020 | 3 | 11.04 |
| 4 ↑ | United States | 14.85 | 2020 | 8 | 8.34 |
| 5 ↓ | Honduras | 14.75 | 2020 | 4 | 10.81 |
| 6 | El Salvador | 13.28 | 2020 | 6 | 9.82 |
| 7 ↓ | Nicaragua | 11.71 | 2020 | 5 | 10.36 |
| 8 ↓ | Ecuador | 11.07 | 2020 | 7 | 8.72 |
| 9 | Mexico | 8.03 | 2020 | 9 | 7.14 |
| 10 | Guatemala | 6.58 | 2020 | 10 | 4.49 |
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
