Unemployment Rate in Iran decreased to 7.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 7.50 percent in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Iran Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This statistic shows the unemployment rate of Iran from 1999 to 2024. In 2024, Iran's unemployment rate was estimated to amount to 9.19 percent of the total labor force. Employment and economy in Iran Iran’s unemployment rate has been above 10 percent for the last 10 years, and this rate is estimated to have peaked in 2014, when estimates reached 14 percent. Also, many of those who are considered employed in Iran are also considered underemployed. Unemployment in Iran is especially high among young people and women; over 70 percent of the population’s close to 80 million inhabitants are of working age, increasing the overall demand of these inhabitants for work. Iran’s economy has also been in a recession, which has exacerbated the difficulties to meet the employment demands of its inhabitants. Although the economy is expected to recover slightly in 2014, Iran's GDP is expected to decrease and the real GDP growth rate is either negative or quite low. In times of a struggling economy, it is typically more difficult to create jobs and introduce people to the labor force. Because Iran's economic activity still depends to a large extent on oil revenues, this also reduces the stability of the economy and employment. With a decreasing per capita GDP and a high inflation rate people are also more vulnerable to changes in income and employment, making the unemployment a pressing issue that the country will have to manage.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Iran increased to 20.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 19.40 percent in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Iran Youth Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The youth unemployment rate in Iran saw no significant changes in 2024 in comparison to the previous year 2023 and remained at around 22.75 percent. The youth unemployment rate refers to the share of the economically active population aged 15 to 24 currently without work but in search of employment. The youth unemployment rate does not include economically inactive persons such as the long-term unemployed or full-time students.Find more key insights for the youth unemployment rate in countries like Bahrain and Qatar.

The number of employed persons in Iran decreased to 24983452 in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 25129289 in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Iran Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Historical chart and dataset showing Iran unemployment rate by year from 1991 to 2024.

Graph and download economic data for Youth Unemployment Rate for the Islamic Republic of Iran (SLUEM1524ZSIRN) from 1991 to 2024 about Iran, 15 to 24 years, unemployment, and rate.

Iran IR: Unemployment Rate data was reported at 10.963 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.316 % for 2014. Iran IR: Unemployment Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 11.119 % from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2015, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.355 % in 2010 and a record low of 3.400 % in 1998. Iran IR: Unemployment Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Annual.

Key information about Iran Labour Force Participation Rate

• Iran Labour Force Participation Rate remained the same rate at 41.0 % in Dec 2022, compared with 41.0 % in the previous quarter.
• Iran Labour Force Participation Rate is updated quarterly, available from Jun 2018 to Dec 2022, with an average rate of 41.4 % .
• The data reached the an all-time high of 45.2 % in Jun 2018 and a record low of 40.4 % in Mar 2022.
• Iran Labour Force Participation Rate is reported by reported by Statistical Center of Iran.
• In the latest reports, Iran Population reached 84.0 million people in Mar 2021.
• Unemployment Rate of Iran dropped to 8.9 % in Dec 2021.

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for the Islamic Republic of Iran (SLEMPTOTLSPZSIRN) from 1991 to 2024 about Iran, employment-population ratio, employment, and population.

Iran Unemployment Rate: Age 15 to 29 data was reported at 25.200 % in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.000 % for Dec 2017. Iran Unemployment Rate: Age 15 to 29 data is updated quarterly, averaging 22.450 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.500 % in Mar 2011 and a record low of 18.600 % in Jun 2008. Iran Unemployment Rate: Age 15 to 29 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Centre of Iran. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.G005: Unemployment Rate.

As of 2021, the female labor force participation rate in Iran was 14 percent. The female labor force participation rate in Iran peaked in 2005 at 19 percent.

As of 2020, the unemployment rate of woman in Iran above the age of 15 was around 19 percent. The overall unemployment rate for Iran for the period was12.17 percent.

Iran: Unemployment rate forecast: The latest value from 2030 is 9 percent, unchanged from 9 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is 6.28 percent, based on data from 100 countries. Historically, the average for Iran from 1990 to 2030 is 11.08 percent. The minimum value, 7.77 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 16.63 percent was recorded in 2001.

GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data was reported at 55,920.485 Intl $ in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 53,930.198 Intl $ for 2022. GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 46,956.545 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55,920.485 Intl $ in 2023 and a record low of 41,425.538 Intl $ in 1999. GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2021 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on employment, population, GDP, and PPP data obtained from International Labour Organization, United Nations Population Division, Eurostat, OECD, and World Bank.;Weighted average;

Key information about Iran Unemployment Rate

• Iran Unemployment Rate increased to 9.40% in Mar 2022, from the previously reported figure of 8.90% in Dec 2021.
• Iran Unemployment Rate is updated quarterly, available from Jun 2001 to Mar 2022, with an average rate of 11.40%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 14.70% in Mar 2002 and a record low of 8.80% in Jun 2021.
• The data is reported by reported by Statistical Center of Iran.
• In the latest reports, Iran Population reached 84.04 million people in Mar 2021.

Labor force, female (% of total labor force) in Iran was reported at 16.5 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Iran - Labor force, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Youth Unemployment Rate for the Islamic Republic of Iran was 22.75% in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Youth Unemployment Rate for the Islamic Republic of Iran reached a record high of 28.84 in January of 2016 and a record low of 18.60 in January of 1996. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Youth Unemployment Rate for the Islamic Republic of Iran - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

This scatter chart displays birth rate (per 1,000 people) against unemployment (% of total labor force) in Iran. The data is about countries per year.

Iran IR: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at 6.274 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of -5.469 % for 2014. Iran IR: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data is updated yearly, averaging -4.264 % from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2015, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.631 % in 2010 and a record low of -13.689 % in 2013. Iran IR: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Annual.