In 2024, the unemployment rate in Worldwide stood at 4.89 percent. Between 1991 and 2024, the figure dropped by 0.24 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

The global youth unemployment rate was constantly higher among women than men between 2000 and 2023. It was at its highest for both genders during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In 2023, global youth unemployment was at ** percent among men and ** percent among women.

The average for 2023 based on 177 countries was 8.15 percent. The highest value was in Swaziland: 36.7 percent and the lowest value was in Cambodia: 0.25 percent. The indicator is available from 1991 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Of the Nordic countries, Sweden had the highest unemployment rare among women in 2023. Finland had the highest unemployment rates from 2014 to 2018, but its female unemployment rate fell by more than two percentage points from 2017 to 2019. Meanwhile, Norway had the lowest female unemployment rate in 2023 with *** percent. Female unemployment rates are similar to those among men.

This dataset provides unemployment rates for all countries from 1991 to 2023, based on modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization (ILO). It offers insights into global labor trends, regional employment challenges, and economic shifts across decades.

This dataset is particularly useful for economic research, labor market analysis, trend forecasting, and policy evaluation.

Data Source Source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS?end=2023&start=2023&view=map&year=2015 Official Website: ILOSTAT Database Time Period: 1991–2023 Geographical Coverage: All countries and regional aggregates

Dataset Features The dataset includes the following columns:

Country Name: Name of the country or region Country Code: ISO3 country code Indicator Name: Name of the labor market indicator Indicator Code: Unique code for the indicator Yearly Unemployment Data (1991–2023): Percentage of the labor force that is unemployed for each year

Nigeria Unemployment Rate: Female data was reported at 5.100 % in Jun 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.200 % for Mar 2024. Nigeria Unemployment Rate: Female data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.000 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Jun 2024, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.600 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 5.000 % in Jun 2023. Nigeria Unemployment Rate: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G003: Unemployment Rate: New Methodology.

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The average for 2025 based on 101 countries was 6.64 percent. The highest value was in Sudan: 61.99 percent and the lowest value was in Thailand: 1 percent. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2030. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

France had the highest male unemployment rate of the G7 countries in 2023, standing at *** percent. Japan had the lowest at only *** percent. Except for an increase in the years after the outbreak of COVID-19, the male unemployment rate has generally decreased in the G7 since 2014. Whereas France had the highest male unemployment rate in 2023, Italy had the highest among women.

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The average for 2023 based on 12 countries was 8.19 percent. The highest value was in Guyana: 13.46 percent and the lowest value was in Bolivia: 3.43 percent. The indicator is available from 1991 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Egypt: Unemployment rate for females: The latest value from 2024 is 18 percent, a decline from 18.23 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 8.08 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Egypt from 1991 to 2024 is 21.42 percent. The minimum value, 15.92 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 26.43 percent was recorded in 2004.

In 2023, South Africa had the highest unemployment rate in the world, at 32.1 percent. Of the 10 countries with the highest unemployment rates, six were in Sub-Saharan Africa. What exactly is unemployment? The unemployment rate is the number of people in the workforce currently looking for jobs but not working. This number does not include students and retirees, as they are not looking for work, nor does it include people who have given up on finding a job (known as discouraged workers). Comparing international unemployment rates can be problematic, however, as different countries use different methodologies when classifying unemployment. For example, Niger records the third lowest unemployment rate in the world, despite often being listed as the least developed country worldwide - this is because the majority of the population engage in subsistence farming, with very little opportunity for paid employment. Causes of unemployment in less developed countries A major driver in unemployment in these countries is conflict. In particular, internally displaced persons (IDPs) want to work, but moving to another part of the country disrupts their business network and moves them into a local economy with different labor demand. Countries with low levels of economic development, as roughly indicated by a low GDP per capita, often have fewer labor market opportunities, leading to high unemployment rates.

🌍 This dataset provides global youth unemployment rates for individuals aged 15–24 across all available countries and years, giving a comprehensive view of labor market conditions for young people worldwide.

🔍 Youth unemployment measures young people who are actively looking for work but cannot find a job. According to World Bank standards, students who are not participating in the labor force are not included, while students who are actively job-seeking are counted. Only individuals who are available for work and searching for employment are considered unemployed. This makes the dataset a precise reflection of labor market pressure among young job seekers.

📊 This dataset contains 17,290 rows and 4 columns: Country, CountryCode, Year, and YouthUnemployment. It includes data for all available countries and territories and spans the years 1960–2023. Some values are missing for certain countries and years where data is not available.

💹 Youth unemployment is an important indicator of economic health, social development, and workforce stability. Monitoring these rates helps reveal patterns in youth labor markets, including regional disparities, historical trends, and the effects of economic policies. The dataset allows for cross-country comparisons, time-series analysis, and identification of long-term shifts in youth employment opportunities. It is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, educators, and analysts seeking to understand the challenges faced by young populations as they transition from education to the workforce.

The average for 2023 based on 177 countries was 15.77 percent. The highest value was in Djibouti: 76.27 percent and the lowest value was in Niger: 0.42 percent. The indicator is available from 1991 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Global Employment Rate of Women with Tertiary Education by Country, 2023 Discover more data with ReportLinker!

United States Unemployment Rate: Female: PW: NA: Mfg: Durable data was reported at 3.200 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.900 % for Mar 2025. United States Unemployment Rate: Female: PW: NA: Mfg: Durable data is updated monthly, averaging 5.300 % from Jan 2000 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 304 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.800 % in Jan 2010 and a record low of 1.700 % in Dec 2023. United States Unemployment Rate: Female: PW: NA: Mfg: Durable data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G: Current Population Survey: Unemployment Rate.

Ghana Unemployment Rate: Female data was reported at 17.718 % in Sep 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 17.546 % for Jun 2023. Ghana Unemployment Rate: Female data is updated quarterly, averaging 16.585 % from Mar 2022 (Median) to Sep 2023, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.193 % in Mar 2023 and a record low of 12.320 % in Dec 2022. Ghana Unemployment Rate: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ghana Statistical Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.G011: Unemployment Rate: Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey.

Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) in World was reported at 5.1126 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Unemployment, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate) in World was reported at 15.27 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.