The average unemployment rate was six percent in Germany in 2024. Since 2005, the rate of unemployment has generally been declining, though a slight increase was evident in recent years. Unemployment in Germany and comparison with other countries Germany has a comparatively low unemployment rate compared to its European neighbors, and they are expected to stay at around three percent over the next few years. This is a result of the damage the economy suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the lockdown, most businesses were closed, and many companies lost revenue meaning employees were let go. It is also possible that higher unemployment figures will continue into later years because of inflation and rising energy prices. There is also a slightly higher unemployment rate among men than there is among women. Social support Social support is money paid out to those who are unable to work for some reason, its purpose is to protect those who are most vulnerable. The status of being unemployed is defined as when an employed person is laid off, fired, or quits his work and is still looking for a job, this is what qualifies someone to receive a citizens allowance (Bürgergeld) in Germany. The payments are only made if you are unemployed and worked for the last 12 months. Otherwise, benefits are received in the form of Arbeitslosengeld II, also called Hartz IV, which distributes social payments to people without an income who cannot work to make a living. Since January 2023 though, Arbeitlosengeld has been replaced by Bürgergeld, since this is a new transition, it is still possible that people will still refer to the benefits as Arbeitlosengeld or Hartz IV.

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.

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 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.

United States Unemployment Rate: Female data was reported at 3.400 % in Dec 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.500 % for Nov 2018. United States Unemployment Rate: Female data is updated monthly, averaging 5.850 % from Jan 1948 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 852 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.400 % in Jun 1983 and a record low of 2.600 % in May 1953. United States Unemployment Rate: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G018: Current Population Survey: Unemployment Rate.

Unemployment Rate in European Union remained unchanged at 6 percent in October. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - European Union Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This dataset provides values for UNEMPLOYMENT RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

France Unemployment Rate: Average: sa: Age: Women: 15 to 24 data was reported at 19.000 % in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 19.400 % for Jun 2018. France Unemployment Rate: Average: sa: Age: Women: 15 to 24 data is updated quarterly, averaging 22.600 % from Mar 1996 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 91 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.000 % in Jun 2013 and a record low of 16.800 % in Jun 2001. France Unemployment Rate: Average: sa: Age: Women: 15 to 24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.G024: Unemployment Rate: Seasonally Adjusted.

France Unemployment Rate: Average: sa: Age: Women: Above 49 data was reported at 6.200 % in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.400 % for Jun 2018. France Unemployment Rate: Average: sa: Age: Women: Above 49 data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.900 % from Mar 1996 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 91 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.000 % in Sep 2014 and a record low of 4.000 % in Mar 2008. France Unemployment Rate: Average: sa: Age: Women: Above 49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.G024: Unemployment Rate: Seasonally Adjusted.

France Unemployment Rate: Average: sa: Age: Women: 25 to 49 data was reported at 9.000 % in Sep 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 9.000 % for Jun 2018. France Unemployment Rate: Average: sa: Age: Women: 25 to 49 data is updated quarterly, averaging 9.300 % from Mar 1996 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 91 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.400 % in Jun 1996 and a record low of 7.200 % in Mar 2008. France Unemployment Rate: Average: sa: Age: Women: 25 to 49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.G024: Unemployment Rate: Seasonally Adjusted.

South Africa is expected to register the highest unemployment rate in Africa in 2024, with around ** percent of the country's labor force being unemployed. Djibouti and Eswatini followed, with unemployment reaching roughly ** percent and ** percent, respectively. On the other hand, the lowest unemployment rates in Africa were in Niger and Burundi. The continent’s average stood at roughly ***** percent in the same year. Large shares of youth among the unemployed Due to several educational, socio-demographic, and economic factors, the young population is more likely to face unemployment in most regions of the world. In 2024, the youth unemployment rate in Africa was projected at around ** percent. The situation was particularly critical in certain countries. In 2022, Djibouti recorded a youth unemployment rate of almost ** percent, the highest rate on the continent. South Africa followed, with around ** percent of the young labor force being unemployed. Wide disparities in female unemployment Women are another demographic group often facing high unemployment. In Africa, the female unemployment rate stood at roughly ***** percent in 2023, compared to *** percent among men. The average female unemployment on the continent was not particularly high. However, there were significant disparities among African countries. Djibouti and South Africa topped the ranking once again in 2022, with female unemployment rates of around ** percent and ** percent, respectively. In contrast, Niger, Burundi, and Chad were far below Africa’s average, as only roughly *** percent or lower of the women in the labor force were unemployed.

In order to enable international comparisons, particularly within the European Union, Eurostat has set up the Labour Force Survey (LFS). By combining a set of issues, it makes it possible to measure aggregates such as labour force, employment and unemployment in the same way in all countries and in accordance with the recommendations of the International Labour Office (ILO). This survey has been ongoing in Belgium since 1999 (before, only in spring). However, it provides reliable data only at regional level (Wallonia, Flanders, Brussels). Therefore, in order to be able to compare Belgian districts and municipalities with other areas at international level, the IWEPS calculates data calibrated on the Labour Force Survey. The totals, by sex, age and region, correspond exactly to those published by Statbel, the Belgian statistical office. These data may differ slightly from the data published by Eurostat, which reviews the whole series each year [...]. The indicator reports the number of people who are unemployed, looking for a job and available for employment in the labour force aged 15 to 64, on an annual average. It measures the imbalance between labour supply and demand. See also: — on our website “\2” — on Statbel’s website, the Labour Force Survey ‘\2’.

Greece: Unemployment rate for females: The latest value from 2024 is 12.99 percent, a decline from 14.29 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 8.08 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Greece from 1991 to 2024 is 18.65 percent. The minimum value, 11.39 percent, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 31.65 percent was recorded in 2013.

This dataset provides values for UNEMPLOYMENT RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

France Unemployment Rate: Average: sa: MF: Age: Women data was reported at 8.700 % in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.800 % for Jun 2018. France Unemployment Rate: Average: sa: MF: Age: Women data is updated quarterly, averaging 9.400 % from Mar 1975 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 175 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.800 % in Jun 1994 and a record low of 4.000 % in Mar 1975. France Unemployment Rate: Average: sa: MF: Age: Women data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.G024: Unemployment Rate: Seasonally Adjusted.

France Unemployment Rate: Average: sa: MF: Age: Women: 25 to 49 data was reported at 8.700 % in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.600 % for Jun 2018. France Unemployment Rate: Average: sa: MF: Age: Women: 25 to 49 data is updated quarterly, averaging 8.700 % from Mar 1975 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 175 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.000 % in Jun 1996 and a record low of 3.300 % in Mar 1975. France Unemployment Rate: Average: sa: MF: Age: Women: 25 to 49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.G024: Unemployment Rate: Seasonally Adjusted.

Among European Union countries in July 2025, Spain had the highest unemployment rate at 10.4 percent, followed by Finland at 10 percent. By contrast, Malta has the lowest unemployment rate in Europe, at 2.6 percent. The overall rate of unemployment in the European Union was 5.9 percent in the same month - a historical low-point for unemployment in the EU, which had been at over 10 percent for much of the 2010s.

Sweden: Unemployment rate for females: The latest value from 2024 is 8.67 percent, an increase from 7.87 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 8.08 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Sweden from 1991 to 2024 is 7.07 percent. The minimum value, 2.95 percent, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 9.69 percent was recorded in 1997.

Unemployment Rate in China decreased to 5.10 percent in October from 5.20 percent in September of 2025. This dataset provides - China Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tajikistan: Unemployment rate for females: The latest value from 2024 is 10.58 percent, an increase from 10.46 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 8.08 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Tajikistan from 1991 to 2024 is 6.58 percent. The minimum value, 1.46 percent, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 11.14 percent was recorded in 2021.