Unemployment Rate in Indonesia increased to 4.91 percent in the third quarter of 2024 from 4.82 percent in the first quarter of 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Indonesia Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Key information about Indonesia Unemployment Rate

• Indonesia Unemployment Rate dropped to 4.91% in Aug 2024, from the previously reported figure of 5.32% in Aug 2023.
• Indonesia Unemployment Rate is updated yearly, available from Aug 1984 to Aug 2024, with an average rate of 5.86%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 11.24% in Aug 2005 and a record low of 1.62% in Aug 1984.
• The data is reported by reported by Statistics Indonesia.
• In the latest reports, Indonesia Population reached 274.86 million people in Dec 2022.

The youth unemployment rate in Indonesia was 13.14 percent in 2024. Between 1991 and 2024, the youth unemployment rate rose by 5.3 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) in Indonesia was reported at 3.3 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Indonesia - Unemployment, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Indonesia: Unemployment rate: The latest value from 2024 is 3.3 percent, a decline from 3.31 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 6.80 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Indonesia from 1991 to 2024 is 5.01 percent. The minimum value, 2.62 percent, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 8.06 percent was recorded in 2007.

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The number of unemployed persons in Indonesia decreased to 7195000 in 2024 from 7989275 in 2023. This dataset provides - Indonesia Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Rate Total: 15 Years or over for Indonesia (LRUNTTTTIDA156N) from 1976 to 2015 about 15 years +, Indonesia, unemployment, and rate.

Tingkat Pengangguran Indonesia dilaporkan sebesar 4.91 % pada 2024. Rekor ini turun dibanding sebelumnya yaitu 5.32 % untuk 2023. Data Tingkat Pengangguran Indonesia diperbarui tahunan, dengan rata-rata 5.86 % dari 1984 sampai 2024, dengan 41 observasi. Data ini mencapai angka tertinggi sebesar 11.24 % pada 2005 dan rekor terendah sebesar 1.62 % pada 1984. Data Tingkat Pengangguran Indonesia tetap berstatus aktif di CEIC dan dilaporkan oleh Statistics Indonesia. Data dikategorikan dalam Indonesia Global Database – Table ID.GBA025: Unemployment Rate: by Province.

Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) (national estimate) in Indonesia was reported at 3.081 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Indonesia - Unemployment, female (national estimate) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Indonesia Unemployment Rate: Java: Central data was reported at 4.510 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.570 % for 2017. Indonesia Unemployment Rate: Java: Central data is updated yearly, averaging 6.020 % from Aug 1996 (Median) to 2018, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.720 % in 2015 and a record low of 3.775 % in 1996. Indonesia Unemployment Rate: Java: Central data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.GBA023: Unemployment Rate: by Province.

Indonesia Unemployment Rate: Riau data was reported at 6.200 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.220 % for 2017. Indonesia Unemployment Rate: Riau data is updated yearly, averaging 7.625 % from Aug 1996 (Median) to 2018, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.250 % in 2004 and a record low of 4.300 % in 2012. Indonesia Unemployment Rate: Riau data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.GBA023: Unemployment Rate: by Province.

Historical dataset showing Indonesia unemployment rate by year from 1991 to 2024.

As of February 2025, Papua had the highest unemployment rate among provinces in Indonesia, at around ***** percent. The Riau Islands followed closely at approximately *** percent.

Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate) in Indonesia was reported at 13.12 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Indonesia - Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

The rate of unemployment in Jakarta was **** percent as of February 2024, indicating a decrease from the same period in the previous year. The majority of people in Jakarta are employed in the wholesale, transportation and other services industries, respectively.

Indonesia: Unemployment rate for males: The latest value from 2024 is 3.45 percent, unchanged from 3.45 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 6.29 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Indonesia from 1991 to 2024 is 4.71 percent. The minimum value, 2.39 percent, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 6.94 percent was recorded in 2007.

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