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.

Stopa bezrobocia wśród młodzieży w Iranie wzrosła do 20,20 procent w czwartym kwartale 2024 roku z 19,40 procent w trzecim kwartale 2024 roku. Ta strona zawiera - Stopa bezrobocia wśród młodzieży w Iranie - wartości aktualne, dane historyczne, prognozy, wykres, statystyki, kalendarz ekonomiczny i wiadomości.

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, population, and employment.

In 2024, the youth unemployment rate in Iran stood at 22.75 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 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.

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.

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 41.8 % .
• 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 85.3 million people in Mar 2024.
• Unemployment Rate of Iran increased to 9.4 % in Mar 2022.

Quarterly dataset of the Iran Unemployment Rate, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 2015-03-31 to 2024-12-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

Actual value and historical data chart for Iran Ratio Of Female To Male Labor Participation Rate Percent

View yearly updates and historical trends for Iran Unemployment Rate. Source: World Bank. Track economic data with YCharts analytics.

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

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Iran IR: Unemployment Rate: % Change 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 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 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.

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

Actual value and historical data chart for Iran Labor Participation Rate Total Percent Of Total Population Ages 15 Plus

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.

Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iran was reported at 66.33 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Iran - Labor participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.