In 2024, the unemployment rate in the World remained nearly unchanged at around 4.89 percent. But still, the unemployment rate reached its lowest value of the observation period in 2024. The unemployment rate refers to the share of the economically active population currently without work but in search of employment. The unemployment rate does not include economically inactive persons such as the long-term unemployed, children, or retirees.

World unemployment rate for 2024 was 4.89%, a 0.02% decline from 2023.

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<li>World unemployment rate for 2023 was <strong>4.92%</strong>, a <strong>0.34% decline</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>World unemployment rate for 2022 was <strong>5.26%</strong>, a <strong>0.8% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>World unemployment rate for 2021 was <strong>6.06%</strong>, a <strong>0.54% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
</ul>Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.

From 2000 until 2019, youth unemployment fluctuated between 13 and 15.5 percent, before it rose above 17 percent in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Youth unemployment Just like the general unemployment rate, youth unemployment is recorded and monitored to gauge the job market situation in a country and worldwide. Youth unemployment includes unemployed individuals aged 15 to 24, typically referring to those who have either just finished school or graduated and are looking for jobs. In order to be registered as unemployed, a person must be able to work, unemployed, and looking for a job. Usually youth unemployment is higher than adult unemployment, as many graduates do not find employment right after they have graduated. Regional breakdown The world region with the highest youth unemployment rate has been the Arab World for the past two decades, while East Asia and the Pacific has generally had the lowest rate. Apart from the sharp rise in 2020, the most notable increase came in 2009 as a result of the Great Recession; while this increase can be observed on a global scale, its impact on youth unemployment was more severely felt in more advanced economies in Europe and North America.

In 2020, the youth unemployment rate was highest in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector, accounting for **** percent of the total youth employment rate worldwide. The wholesale and retail sector comprised the second-highest youth unemployment rate at **** percent.

World youth unemployment rate for 2024 was 13.57%, a 0.01% increase from 2023.

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<li>World youth unemployment rate for 2023 was <strong>13.56%</strong>, a <strong>0.64% decline</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>World youth unemployment rate for 2022 was <strong>14.20%</strong>, a <strong>1.48% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>World youth unemployment rate for 2021 was <strong>15.68%</strong>, a <strong>1.44% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
</ul>Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.

The global youth unemployment rate increased somewhat since the beginning of the millennium. It was at its highest during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In 2023, global youth unemployment was at **** percent.

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

Unemployment Rate in China decreased to 5 percent in May from 5.10 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides - China Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Russia unemployment rate for 2024 was 2.53%, a 0.55% decline from 2023.

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<li>Russia unemployment rate for 2023 was <strong>3.08%</strong>, a <strong>0.79% decline</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Russia unemployment rate for 2022 was <strong>3.87%</strong>, a <strong>0.88% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Russia unemployment rate for 2021 was <strong>4.75%</strong>, a <strong>0.87% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
</ul>Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.

Between 2019 and 2020, the number of unemployed people worldwide increased from 191.93 million to 235.21 million, the biggest annual increase in unemployment in this provided time period. In 2022, the number of people unemployed decreased down to 205.25 million.

Unemployment Rate: Foreign Born data was reported at 3.600 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.400 % for Mar 2025. Unemployment Rate: Foreign Born data is updated monthly, averaging 4.800 % from Jan 2007 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 220 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.500 % in Apr 2020 and a record low of 2.600 % in Oct 2019. Unemployment Rate: Foreign Born 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.

China Unemployment Rate: Age 25 to 59 data was reported at 4.100 % in Jun 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 4.100 % for May 2023. China Unemployment Rate: Age 25 to 59 data is updated monthly, averaging 4.600 % from Nov 2017 (Median) to Jun 2023, with 67 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.600 % in Feb 2020 and a record low of 4.100 % in Jun 2023. China Unemployment Rate: Age 25 to 59 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GB: Surveyed Unemployment. According to NBS news, from Aug 2023, the urban surveyed unemployment rate of the young people by age group will be suspend. 根据国家统计局新闻发布会，自2023年8月份起，全国青年人等分年龄段的城镇调查失业率将暂停发布.

Unemployment Rate in Germany remained unchanged at 6.30 percent in June. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Nigeria unemployment rate for 2023 was 3.07%, a 0.75% decline from 2022.

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<li>Nigeria unemployment rate for 2022 was <strong>3.83%</strong>, a <strong>1.57% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Nigeria unemployment rate for 2021 was <strong>5.39%</strong>, a <strong>0.32% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Nigeria unemployment rate for 2020 was <strong>5.71%</strong>, a <strong>0.51% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.

United States Unemployment Insurance: Unemployment Rate: Colorado data was reported at 7.410 % in 01 Aug 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.360 % for 25 Jul 2020. United States Unemployment Insurance: Unemployment Rate: Colorado data is updated weekly, averaging 1.400 % from Dec 1986 (Median) to 01 Aug 2020, with 1754 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.960 % in 16 May 2020 and a record low of 0.530 % in 30 Sep 2000. United States Unemployment Insurance: Unemployment Rate: Colorado data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Department of Labor. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G072: Unemployment Insurance: Jobless Claims: by State.

France unemployment rate for 2024 was 7.37%, a 0.04% increase from 2023.

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<li>France unemployment rate for 2023 was <strong>7.34%</strong>, a <strong>0.03% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>France unemployment rate for 2022 was <strong>7.31%</strong>, a <strong>0.57% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>France unemployment rate for 2021 was <strong>7.87%</strong>, a <strong>0.14% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
</ul>Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.

Switzerland unemployment rate for 2024 was 4.11%, a 0.07% increase from 2023.

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<li>Switzerland unemployment rate for 2023 was <strong>4.04%</strong>, a <strong>0.08% decline</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Switzerland unemployment rate for 2022 was <strong>4.12%</strong>, a <strong>0.89% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Switzerland unemployment rate for 2021 was <strong>5.01%</strong>, a <strong>0.2% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
</ul>Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.

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.

Thailand unemployment rate for 2024 was 0.69%, a 0.04% decline from 2023.

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<li>Thailand unemployment rate for 2023 was <strong>0.73%</strong>, a <strong>0.21% decline</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Thailand unemployment rate for 2022 was <strong>0.94%</strong>, a <strong>0.28% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Thailand unemployment rate for 2021 was <strong>1.22%</strong>, a <strong>0.12% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
</ul>Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.

United States Unemployment Insurance: Unemployment Rate: Nebraska data was reported at 4.060 % in 01 Aug 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.810 % for 25 Jul 2020. United States Unemployment Insurance: Unemployment Rate: Nebraska data is updated weekly, averaging 1.090 % from Dec 1986 (Median) to 01 Aug 2020, with 1754 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.940 % in 18 Apr 2020 and a record low of 0.170 % in 09 Nov 2019. United States Unemployment Insurance: Unemployment Rate: Nebraska data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Department of Labor. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G072: Unemployment Insurance: Jobless Claims: by State.