4,862 records across 187 reporting economies · % of labour force ages 15–24
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. ILO modelled estimates. Denominator is the youth labour force, not all young people.
Exact source values · % of labour force ages 15–24
Reporting year
Canada
Source status
2025
13.8
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2024
13.276
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2023
10.806
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2022
10.082
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2021
13.557
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2020
20.125
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2019
10.744
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2018
10.709
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2017
11.236
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2016
12.597
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2015
12.759
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2014
13.203
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2013
13.243
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2012
14.036
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2011
13.915
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2010
14.575
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2009
15.059
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2008
11.379
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2007
11.022
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2006
11.617
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2005
12.393
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2004
13.443
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2003
13.624
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2002
13.618
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2001
12.869
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2000
12.669
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Source and methods
Selected 2000–2025 observations; source models, definitions and uncertainty differ. Missing observations remain missing. Each measure retains its original publisher and methodology.
The World Bank: World Development Indicators: ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), uri: https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/bulk/, publisher: ILOSTAT, type: external database, date accessed: January 17, 2026. Indicator SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Selected and formatted by World Signals Monitor; no publisher endorsement.
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