Youth Unemployment
South 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 | Uruguay | 34.01 | 2020 | 1 | 28.58 |
| 2 | Brazil | 30.53 | 2020 | 2 | 27.32 |
| 3 ↑ | Argentina | 30.34 | 2020 | 4 | 25.72 |
| 4 ↓ | Guyana | 30.07 | 2020 | 3 | 26.16 |
| 5 | Suriname | 29.17 | 2020 | 5 | 25.22 |
| 6 | Colombia | 25.89 | 2020 | 6 | 20 |
| 7 | Chile | 24.92 | 2020 | 7 | 19.54 |
| 8 | Paraguay | 16.97 | 2020 | 8 | 15.12 |
| 9 ↑ | Bolivia | 15.71 | 2020 | 10 | 8.58 |
| 10 ↓ | Venezuela | 14.68 | 2020 | 9 | 12.13 |
| 11 | Peru | 13 | 2020 | 11 | 7.55 |
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
