The statistic shows the unemployment rate in selected world regions between 2019 and 2024. In 2024, the unemployment rate in the Arab World was estimated to have been at 9.46 percent. Unemployment around the globe Following the global financial crisis in 2008, unemployment saw considerable downturns around the globe, most notably in 2009. Unemployment rates, despite experiencing dramatic improvements over the years following the crisis, still have not reached pre-2009 levels for the large majority of countries. The same trend is followed with unemployment among the youth between the ages of 15 and 24, around the world. Many youth experienced layoffs after 2008, mainly because their skills were interchangeable and easily replaceable and as a result, youth unemployment increased, although the situation has improved slightly. The unemployment rate in selected world regions remained relatively stagnant year-over-year from 2012 to 2013, however is expected to improve over the long run based on current employment trends. Economic improvement around the world is primarily evident from growth of real gross domestic product , which has been relatively positive in most countries with the exception of those in the euro area. Growth of real gross domestic product points to economic growth as well as a higher productivity within each country. On the other hand, other indicators of economic health, such as inflation, point to further economic distraught, as inflation is expected to increase globally, most prominently in non-developed countries.

Unemployment Rate in the United States increased to 4.30 percent in August from 4.20 percent in July of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The unemployment rate in fiscal year 2204 rose to 3.9 percent. The unemployment rate of the United States which has been steadily decreasing since the 2008 financial crisis, spiked to 8.1 percent in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual unemployment rate of the U.S. since 1990 can be found here. Falling unemployment The unemployment rate, or the part of the U.S. labor force that is without a job, fell again in 2022 after peaking at 8.1 percent in 2020 - a rate that has not been seen since the years following the 2008 financial crisis. The financial crash caused unemployment in the U.S. to soar from 4.6 percent in 2007 to 9.6 percent in 2010. Since 2010, the unemployment rate had been steadily falling, meaning that more and more people are finding work, whether that be through full-time employment or part-time employment. However, the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic created a spike in unemployment across the country. U.S. unemployment in comparison Compared to unemployment rates in the European Union, U.S. unemployment is relatively low. Greece was hit particularly hard by the 2008 financial crisis and faced a government debt crisis that sent the Greek economy into a tailspin. Due to this crisis, and the added impact of the pandemic, Greece still has the highest unemployment rate in the European Union.

Unemployment Rate in Serbia decreased to 8.50 percent in the second quarter of 2025 from 9.10 percent in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - Serbia Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate - Black or African American (LNS14000006) from Jan 1972 to Aug 2025 about African-American, 16 years +, household survey, unemployment, rate, and USA.

This dataset shows the evolution of the unemployment rate in the regions of the European Union between 2008 and 2013.

The unemployment rate in the EU-28 fell from 9.3% in 2004 to 7.1% in 2008. Between 2008 and 2013, however, it rose to 10.9%, higher than at any time for which data are available (since 2000). In the EU-15, unemployment was 11.1% in 2013, which is also higher than at any time for which comparable figures are available.

EU-28 = 3.5; Source: Eurostat, DG REGIO

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate - 18 Years and over, Men (LNU04076980) from Dec 2008 to Aug 2025 about 18 years +, males, unemployment, rate, and USA.

Total unemployed as a percentage of the 15-65-year-old population in 2008 at the level of the planning areas (status 1 - LOR)(Monitoring of social urban development 2009 at the LOR level)

Graph and download economic data for Total Unemployed, Plus All Persons Marginally Attached to the Labor Force, Plus Total Employed Part Time for Economic Reasons, as a Percent of the Civilian Labor Force Plus All Persons Marginally Attached to the Labor Force (U-6) (U6RATE) from Jan 1994 to Aug 2025 about marginally attached, part-time, labor underutilization, workers, 16 years +, labor, household survey, unemployment, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate - 18 Years and over, Women (LNU04076985) from Dec 2008 to Aug 2025 about 18 years +, females, unemployment, rate, and USA.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Serbia decreased to 22.80 percent in the second quarter of 2025 from 24.10 percent in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - Serbia Youth Unemployment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Descriptiondata presented as spreadsheet; Provides an overview of the official unemployment rate by narrow definition across all provinces and metros in South Africa since 2008.Artefact TypeDataset (non-spatial)LineageThe data presented is extracted from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) trends as published on https://www.statssa.gov.za/Publication Date13 May 2025Data Sources / LayersQLFS Trends 2008-2025Q1, Stats SA, published 13 May 2025Terms of useNo special restrictions or limitations on using the item's content have been provided Contact PersonElize van der Berg, Department of the Premier, Elize.VanDerBerg@westerncape.gov.za

Unemployment rate, participation rate, and employment rate by educational attainment, gender and age group, annual.

In 1990, the unemployment rate of the United States stood at 5.6 percent. Since then there have been many significant fluctuations to this number - the 2008 financial crisis left millions of people without work, as did the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of 2022 and throughout 2023, the unemployment rate came to 3.6 percent, the lowest rate seen for decades. However, 2024 saw an increase up to four percent. For monthly updates on unemployment in the United States visit either the monthly national unemployment rate here, or the monthly state unemployment rate here. Both are seasonally adjusted. UnemploymentUnemployment is defined as a situation when an employed person is laid off, fired or quits his work and is still actively looking for a job. Unemployment can be found even in the healthiest economies, and many economists consider an unemployment rate at or below five percent to mean there is 'full employment' within an economy. If former employed persons go back to school or leave the job to take care of children they are no longer part of the active labor force and therefore not counted among the unemployed. Unemployment can also be the effect of events that are not part of the normal dynamics of an economy. Layoffs can be the result of technological progress, for example when robots replace workers in automobile production. Sometimes unemployment is caused by job outsourcing, due to the fact that employers often search for cheap labor around the globe and not only domestically. In 2022, the tech sector in the U.S. experienced significant lay-offs amid growing economic uncertainty. In the fourth quarter of 2022, more than 70,000 workers were laid off, despite low unemployment nationwide. The unemployment rate in the United States varies from state to state. In 2021, California had the highest number of unemployed persons with 1.38 million out of work.

Unemployment Rate in Greece decreased to 8.10 percent in August from 8.30 percent in July of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Greece Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Serbia RS: Unemployment Rate: % Change data was reported at -13.609 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of -8.128 % for 2015. Serbia RS: Unemployment Rate: % Change data is updated yearly, averaging -4.064 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2016, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.053 % in 2011 and a record low of -22.222 % in 2008. Serbia RS: Unemployment Rate: % Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Serbia – Table RS.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Annual.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate in FRB-St. Louis District States (DISCONTINUED) (DSUR) from Jan 1976 to Dec 2008 about FRB STL District, unemployment, rate, and USA.

United States Unemployment Rate: sa: West Virginia data was reported at 5.300 % in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.400 % for May 2018. United States Unemployment Rate: sa: West Virginia data is updated monthly, averaging 7.300 % from Jan 1976 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 510 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.800 % in Feb 1983 and a record low of 4.000 % in Jul 2008. United States Unemployment Rate: sa: West Virginia 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.G058: Unemployment Rate: By State: Seasonally Adjusted.

Unemployment Rate - With a Disability - Historical chart and current data through 2025.

This statistic shows the unemployment rate in Belgium between 2008 and 2022, by age. In 2022, the unemployment rate was higher in the younger population. For instance, among the 15 to 24 years old Belgians, the unemployment rate was 16.4 percent.