The unemployment rate for people ages 16 to 24 in the United States in 202024 23 was 10 percent. However, this rate was much lower for people aged 45 and over, at 2.9 percent. U.S. unemployment The unemployment rate in the United States varies based on several factors, such as race, gender, and level of education. Black and African-American individuals had the highest unemployment rate in 2021 out of any ethnicity, and people who had less than a high school diploma had the highest unemployment rate by education level. Alaska is consistently the state with the highest unemployment rate, although the El Centro, California metropolitan area was the area with the highest unemployment rate in the country in 2019. Additionally, in August 2022, farming, fishing, and forestry occupations had the highest unemployment rate in the United States Unemployment rate The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is the agency that researches and calculates the unemployment rate in the United States. Unemployment rises during recessions, which causes the cost of social welfare programs to increase. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says unemployed people are those who are jobless, have looked for employment within the last four weeks, and are free to work.

This dataset contains non-seasonally adjusted California Unemployment Rate by age groups, from the Current Population Survey (CPS). The age group ranges are as follows: 16-19; 20-24; 25-34; 35-44; 45-54; 55-64; 65+. This data is based on a 12-month moving average.

Approximately 14.2 percent of people aged 16 to 24 were unemployed in the United Kingdom in the first quarter of 2025, the highest of any age group in that month. During this time period, older age groups have had much lower unemployment rates than younger ones, who have consistently had the highest unemployment rate. For almost all the age groups, the peak in the unemployment rate was recorded in 2011 when almost a quarter of young working age people were unemployed. Young adults in the labor market In the provided time period, youth unemployment was at its lowest rate in the third quarter of 2022, when it was 10.3 percent. Since then, there has been a noticeable uptick in youth unemployment, which was 14.8 percent towards the end of 2024. A more long-term trend among this age group is the increase in economic inactivity, with 40.8 percent of 16 to 24-year-old's not in work or actively looking for work in 2024. Although students or people in training account for a high share of this economic inactivity, there has also been a rise in the proportion of young adults who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), which reached a ten-year-high of 13.2 percent in late 2024. Unemployment up from low baseline in late 2024 In 2022, the UK labor market, had very low levels of unemployment along with a record number of job vacancies. Throughout 2023 and 2024, this very tight labor market began to loosen, although is still quite low by historic standards. One indicator that has stood out since the COVID-19 pandemic, however, has been the number of people economically inactive due to being on long-term sick leave, which reached 2.82 million in the first quarter of 2024, and has been the main reason for economic inactivity in the UK since late 2021.

Unemployment by age and duration (seasonally adjusted). These estimates are sourced from the Labour Force Survey, a survey of households. These are official statistics in development.

The reason for unemployment among the unemployed - by age group

China Unemployment Rate: Age 25 to 59 data was reported at 4.100 % in Jun 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 4.100 % for May 2023. China Unemployment Rate: Age 25 to 59 data is updated monthly, averaging 4.600 % from Nov 2017 (Median) to Jun 2023, with 67 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.600 % in Feb 2020 and a record low of 4.100 % in Jun 2023. China Unemployment Rate: Age 25 to 59 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GB: Surveyed Unemployment. According to NBS news, from Aug 2023, the urban surveyed unemployment rate of the young people by age group will be suspend. 根据国家统计局新闻发布会，自2023年8月份起，全国青年人等分年龄段的城镇调查失业率将暂停发布.

Out of the total 1.54 million unemployed persons in Mexico in the first quarter of 2024, over 657,400 were 20 to 29 years old, the largest age group among those out of job. Another 336,140 unemployed persons were between 30 and 39 years old. Furthermore, approximately 88 percent of Mexican unemployed persons had graduated from high school or from a higher educational level.

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Definition: The long-term unemployed are those who have been looking for work for 12 months or more. Extremely long-term unemployed are unemployed people who have been looking for a job for 24 months or more. The long-term unemployment rate reflects the percentage of long-term unemployed aged 15 to under 65 in the labour force (employed and unemployed) of the corresponding age. For the definition of the unemployed according to the ILO concept, see Indicator 11.1. Note: Not all unemployed people provide information on the duration of the job search. Only those unemployed persons who have provided information on the duration of the job search are shown here. Note on the revision of the results for 2011 and 2012: The extrapolation framework for the microcensus has been changed: Up to the 2010 survey year, the extrapolation is based on the updated results of the 1987 census, and from 2011 on the updated results of the 2011 census. With the update for the 2013 survey year, the results for 2011 and 2012 were revised accordingly. Data source: IT.NRW, Microcensus

In 2023, the age group in Germany with the largest unemployment rate was those aged 35 to 39 years old. **** percent of people in this group were unemployed. The previous year, **** percent of people of this age group were unemployed.

Explore the dataset on unemployed individuals aged 15 years and above in Qatar, categorized by nationality, gender, and age group. Gain insights into the labor force statistics including preparatory, primary, secondary, and university education levels.

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Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed. This dataset provides information on the age composition of unemployment insurance claimants. The data are based on those who file a continued claim in the week containing the 19th of the month, which reflects unemployment during the week containing the 12th. This corresponds with the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Current Population Survey. (Source: ETA-203)

Unemployment Rate: Rural: Female: Age 30-34 data was reported at 1.930 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.190 % for 2022. Unemployment Rate: Rural: Female: Age 30-34 data is updated yearly, averaging 1.355 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2023, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.240 % in 2021 and a record low of 0.800 % in 2014. Unemployment Rate: Rural: Female: Age 30-34 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G042: Unemployment Rate: By Age Group: Annual.

United States Unemployment Rate: Age 35 to 44 data was reported at 2.900 % in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.600 % for May 2018. United States Unemployment Rate: Age 35 to 44 data is updated monthly, averaging 4.000 % from Jan 1948 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 846 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.500 % in Feb 2010 and a record low of 1.600 % in Jun 1953. United States Unemployment Rate: Age 35 to 44 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.G018: Current Population Survey: Unemployment Rate.

In 2023, approximately **** percent of people aged 15 to 24 were unemployed in France, the highest of any age group. Since 2008, older age groups have had much lower unemployment rates than 15-24-year-olds, who have consistently had the highest unemployment rate. Moreover, for all the age groups, the unemployment rate peaked in 2015 when almost a quarter of ** to 24-year-olds were unemployed and *** percent of 25-49-year-olds were jobless.

Women and Men in Spain: Unemployment rate according to age group and sex. Gender breech. Annual. National.

Initial Claims for UI released by the CT Department of Labor. Initial Claims are applications for Unemployment Benefits. Initial Claims may not result in receiving UI benefits if the individual doesn't qualify. Claims data can be access directly from CT DOL here: https://www1.ctdol.state.ct.us/lmi/claimsdata.asp

The initial claims reported in these tables are "processed" claims to the extent that duplicates and "reopened" claims have been eliminated. The claim counts in this dataset may not match claim counts from other sources.

Claims are disaggregated by age, education, industry, race/national origin, sex, and wages.

The claim counts in this dataset may not match claim counts from other sources.

Unemployment claims tabulated in this dataset represent only one component of the unemployed. Claims do not account for those not covered under the Unemployment system (e.g. federal workers, railroad workers or religious workers) or the unemployed self-employed.

Claims filed for a particular week will change as time goes on and the backlog is addressed.

Continued Claims for UI released by the CT Department of Labor. Continued Claims are total number of individuals being paid benefits in any particular week.

Claims are disaggregated by age, education, industry, race/national origin, sex, and wages.

The claim counts in this dataset may not match claim counts from other sources.

Unemployment claims tabulated in this dataset represent only one component of the unemployed. Claims do not account for those not covered under the Unemployment system (e.g. federal workers, railroad workers or religious workers) or the unemployed self-employed.

Claims filed for a particular week will change as time goes on and the backlog is addressed.

For data on initial claims at the town level, see the dataset "Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits by Town," here: https://data.ct.gov/Government/Initial-Claims-for-Unemployment-Benefits-by-Town/twvc-s7wy

For data on continued claims see the following two datasets:

"Continued Claims for Unemployment Benefits in Connecticut," https://data.ct.gov/Government/Continued-Claims-for-Unemployment-Benefits-in-Conn/f9e5-rn42

"Continued Claims for Unemployment Benefits by Town," https://data.ct.gov/Government/Continued-Claims-for-Unemployment-Benefits-by-Town/r83t-9bjm

Unemployment by age and sex for UK regions and countries, rolling three-monthly figures published monthly, not seasonally adjusted. Labour Force Survey.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate - 16-24 Yrs. (LNS14024887) from Jan 1948 to Jun 2025 about 16 to 24 years, unemployment, rate, and USA.

Estimates of labour market status (employment, unemployment and inactivity) for all people, men and women aged 16 to 24 by ethnicity for Quarter 4 each year from 2006 to 2011. The estimates for men and women are subject to much higher sampling variability than those for all people and should be used with caution.

Source agency: Office for National Statistics

Designation: National Statistics

Language: English

Alternative title: Labour market status for young people by ethnicity