Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVIII

No 5

31-January-2005

REGIONAL

Youth Unemployment In Arab Countries Reaches 60%

Low rates of economic growth and resulting low job creation, coupled with population dynamics and a growing labor force, have contributed to high unemployment rates in Arab countries. According to the Arab Leagues Council of Arab Economic Unity, the unemployment rate in Arab countries varies between 15% and 20%, and youth (15-24 year-olds) unemployment is as high as 60%. Youth...