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.

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.

The statistic shows the seasonally adjusted youth unemployment rate in EU member states as of July 2025. The source defines youth unemployment as unemployment of those younger than 25 years. In July 2025, the seasonally adjusted youth unemployment rate in Spain was at 26.6 percent. Youth unemployment rate in EU member states Unemployment is a crucial economic factor for a country; youth unemployment is often examined separately because it tends to be higher than unemployment in older age groups. It comprises the unemployment figures of a country’s labor force aged 15 to 24 years old (i.e. the earliest point at which mandatory school education ends). Typically, teenagers and those in their twenties who are fresh out of education do not find jobs right away, especially if the country’s economy is experiencing difficulties, as can be seen above. Additionally, it also tends to be higher in emerging markets than in industrialized nations. Worldwide, youth unemployment figures have not changed significantly over the last decade, nor are they expected to improve in the next few years. Youth unemployment is most prevalent in the Middle East and North Africa, even though these regions report high unemployment figures regardless (Zimbabwe and Turkmenistan are among the countries with the highest unemployment rates in the world, for example), and are also highly populated areas with a rather weak infrastructure, compared to industrialized regions. In the European Union and the euro area, unemployment in general has been on the rise since 2008, which is due to the economic crisis which caused bankruptcy and financial trouble for many employers, and thus led to considerable job loss, less job offerings, and consequently, to a rise of the unemployment rate. Older workers are struggling to find new jobs despite their experience, and young graduates are struggling to find new jobs, because they have none. All in all, the number of unemployed persons worldwide is projected to rise, this is not down to the economic crisis alone, but also the industrial automation of processes previously performed by workers, as well as rising population figures.

Unemployment Rate in India remained unchanged at 5.20 percent in October. This dataset provides - India Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The statistic shows the unemployment rate in the United Kingdom from 1999 to 2024. The UK's unemployment rate decreased to 4.11 percent in 2024. Unemployment and the economy of the United Kingdom The global financial crisis of 2008 left many nations with high inflation and increasing unemployment rates. The United Kingdom, however, has attempted and successfully lowered the unemployment rate since 2009. The UK is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Council of Europe, the G7, the G8, the G20, NATO, and World Trade Organization. It is therefore one of the biggest and most important economic powers in the world. It consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and in 2014, the UK population amounted to over 64 million people. The same year, it reported the sixth largest gross domestic product in the world, reaching more than 2.8 billion U.S. dollars - and with a prospering economy, its GDP is on the upswing: It is estimated that the GDP in the United Kingdom will grow by approximately 3 percent in 2015 in comparison to the previous year. Regarding unemployment, the UK has never been "typically European". Europe's unemployment rate has been relatively high in comparison to other world regions; the unemployment rate in developed countries and the European Union in 2014 was around 7.8 percent. Meanwhile, the global unemployment rate in 2014 was an estimated 5.9 percent. Despite reporting the third highest unemployment rate in major industrial and emerging countries, behind France and India, the unemployment rate in the United Kingdom is much lower than the European Union rate.

Yemen Unemployment Rate: World Bank data was reported at 12.934 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.175 % for 2017. Yemen Unemployment Rate: World Bank data is updated yearly, averaging 11.702 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2018, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.023 % in 2015 and a record low of 7.981 % in 1992. Yemen Unemployment Rate: World Bank data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table YE.G004: Unemployment Rate. The World Bank provides monthly Unemployment Rate.

The statistic shows the unemployment rate in Japan from 1999 to 2024. In 2024, the unemployment rate in Japan was at about 2.56 percent. Employment and the economy in Japan Japan is one of the leading countries when it comes to economic key factors; its unemployment rate, for example, is lower than that of other major industrial and emerging countries. The Japanese work ethic is well-known worldwide, it is synonymous with a strong devotion to the company and to the task at hand; competition among co-workers and loyalty to the company are common and encouraged, working hours and over-time work are said to be excessive. The Japanese language even has its own term for sudden death from being overworked – “Karoshi”. After the devastating effects of World War II, Japan managed to recover economically and even earn a prominent role among other leading economic powers – a fact which is probably partly due to this attitude towards work and employment. Today, Japan is among the leading import countries worldwide, as well as the leading export countries worldwide. Additionally, Japan is one of the 20 countries with the largest proportion of the global domestic product, and also among the 20 countries with the largest gross domestic product per capita, even though it is also ranked tenth among the leading countries with the largest population.

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.

United States Unemployment Rate: U4 Unemployed & Discouraged Workers data was reported at 3.800 % in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.800 % for Sep 2018. United States Unemployment Rate: U4 Unemployed & Discouraged Workers data is updated monthly, averaging 5.600 % from Jan 1994 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 298 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.200 % in Jan 2010 and a record low of 3.800 % in Oct 2018. United States Unemployment Rate: U4 Unemployed & Discouraged Workers 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.

United States Unemployment Rate: Male: Age 35 to 44 data was reported at 2.800 % in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 2.800 % for Sep 2018. United States Unemployment Rate: Male: Age 35 to 44 data is updated monthly, averaging 3.800 % from Jan 1948 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 850 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.800 % in Feb 2010 and a record low of 1.100 % in Dec 1968. United States Unemployment Rate: Male: Age 35 to 44 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.

The unemployment rate of the United Kingdom was five percent in September 2025, up from 4.8 percent in the previous month, and the highest rate of unemployment since 2021. Before the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK had relatively low levels of unemployment. Between January 2000 and the most recent month, unemployment was highest in November 2011, when the unemployment rate hit 8.5 percent. Will unemployment continue to rise in 2025? Although low by historic standards, there has been a noticeable uptick in the UK's unemployment rate, with other labor market indicators also pointing to further loosening. In December 2024, the number of job vacancies in the UK fell to its lowest level since May 2021, while payrolled employment declined by 47,000 compared with November. Whether this is a continuation of a broader cooling of the labor market since 2022 or a reaction to more recent economic developments, such as upcoming tax rises for employers, remains to be seen. Forecasts made in late 2024 suggest that the unemployment rate will remain relatively stable in 2025, averaging out at 4.1 percent and falling again to four percent in 2026.
Demographics of the unemployed As of the third quarter of 2024, the unemployment rate for men was slightly higher than that of women, at 4.4 percent, compared to 4.1 percent. During the financial crisis at the end of the 2000s, the unemployment rate for women peaked at a quarterly rate of 7.7 percent, whereas for men, the rate was 9.1 percent. Unemployment is also heavily associated with age, and young people in general are far more vulnerable to unemployment than older age groups. In late 2011, for example, the unemployment rate for those aged between 16 and 24 reached 22.3 percent, compared with 8.2 percent for people aged 25 to 34, while older age groups had even lower peaks during this time.

United States Unemployment Rate: Professional & Related data was reported at 2.800 % in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.700 % for May 2018. United States Unemployment Rate: Professional & Related data is updated monthly, averaging 2.800 % from Jan 2000 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 222 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.000 % in Jul 2009 and a record low of 1.400 % in Dec 2000. United States Unemployment Rate: Professional & Related 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.G018: Current Population Survey: Unemployment Rate.

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In 2024, the unemployment rate in the United Arab Emirates was at 2.13 percent of the total labor force. The unemployment rate depicts the share of a country's labor force without jobs but available and actively seeking employment. The United Arab Emirates’ unemployment rate is quite low, and the region has one of lowest amounts of unemployed persons worldwide. Oil-based economyOne of the most important economic centers of Western Asia, the United Arab Emirates’ gross domestic product (GDP) amounted to around 424.64 billion U.S. dollars in 2018. The United Arab Emirates’ economy is particularly reliant on oil exports, and it holds the seventh-largest proved oil reserves. Most reserves are located in Abu Dhabi in a combination of offshore and onshore locations. UAE populationDue to the profitable nature of the petroleum industry and a relatively small population, the country has one of the highest GDP per capita rates in the world, at over 40,700 U.S. dollars in 2018. The country’s population is mostly comprised of expatriate workers, the majority of whom who have cultural backgrounds from South Asia, Egypt, and the Philippines. Most of the country’s population fall between the ages of 15 and 64 years.

United States Unemployment Rate: U2 Job Losers Who Completed Temporary Jobs data was reported at 1.900 % in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.500 % for May 2018. United States Unemployment Rate: U2 Job Losers Who Completed Temporary Jobs data is updated monthly, averaging 2.800 % from Jan 1967 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 618 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.300 % in Jan 1983 and a record low of 1.000 % in Sep 1969. United States Unemployment Rate: U2 Job Losers Who Completed Temporary Jobs 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.G018: Current Population Survey: Unemployment Rate.

United States Unemployment Rate: Male data was reported at 4.000 % in Dec 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.400 % for Nov 2018. United States Unemployment Rate: Male data is updated monthly, averaging 5.300 % from Jan 1948 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 852 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.300 % in Jan 2010 and a record low of 1.900 % in Oct 1952. United States Unemployment Rate: Male 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.

United States Unemployment Rate: Age 20 & Over data was reported at 3.300 % in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.200 % for Sep 2018. United States Unemployment Rate: Age 20 & Over data is updated monthly, averaging 4.800 % from Jan 1948 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 850 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.400 % in Jan 1983 and a record low of 2.100 % in Aug 1953. United States Unemployment Rate: Age 20 & Over 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.

United States Unemployment Rate: Full Time data was reported at 3.400 % in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.400 % for Sep 2018. United States Unemployment Rate: Full Time data is updated monthly, averaging 5.500 % from Jan 1963 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 670 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.900 % in Feb 1983 and a record low of 2.500 % in Dec 1968. United States Unemployment Rate: Full Time 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.G018: Current Population Survey: Unemployment Rate.

United States Unemployment Rate: Management, Professional & Related data was reported at 2.500 % in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.700 % for May 2018. United States Unemployment Rate: Management, Professional & Related data is updated monthly, averaging 2.800 % from Jan 2000 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 222 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.500 % in Jul 2009 and a record low of 1.400 % in Dec 2000. United States Unemployment Rate: Management, Professional & Related 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.G018: Current Population Survey: Unemployment Rate.

United States Unemployment Rate: Male: Age 25 to 34 data was reported at 3.200 % in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.900 % for Aug 2018. United States Unemployment Rate: Male: Age 25 to 34 data is updated monthly, averaging 4.900 % from Jan 1948 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 849 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.000 % in Feb 1983 and a record low of 1.400 % in Oct 1952. United States Unemployment Rate: Male: Age 25 to 34 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.G018: Current Population Survey: Unemployment Rate.