Arab nations top youth unemployment at 26.2%
Global youth unemployment rates rose to 12.4% in 2025, affecting approximately 67 million young people aged between 15 and 24. The increase was particularly sharp in Arab countries, which recorded an unemployment rate of 26.2%, the highest worldwide. North Africa also experienced a significant rate of 22.6%. Young people suffer from a lack of good job opportunities, with around 90% working in the informal sector. They face challenges due to technological changes, including artificial intelligence, which impact the nature of available jobs and reduce opportunities for medium-skilled positions. The International Labour Organization has called for investment in education, training, and employment programs, emphasizing the importance of protecting youth rights and providing decent job opportunities to address rising unemployment and promote economic and social stability.
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