Unemployment Rate in Ethiopia increased to 18.90 percent in 2022 from 17.90 percent in 2021. This dataset provides - Ethiopia Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The unemployment rate in Ethiopia amounted to 3.4 percent in 2024. Between 1991 and 2024, the unemployment rate rose by 0.14 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 Ethiopia was reported at 3.398 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Unemployment, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Youth Unemployment Rate for Ethiopia (SLUEM1524ZSETH) from 1991 to 2024 about Ethiopia, 15 to 24 years, unemployment, and rate.

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

Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate) in Ethiopia was reported at 5.431 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Ethiopia: Unemployment rate: The latest value from 2024 is 3.4 percent, unchanged from 3.4 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 6.80 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Ethiopia from 1991 to 2024 is 2.94 percent. The minimum value, 2.25 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 3.99 percent was recorded in 2020.

Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) in Ethiopia was reported at 4.681 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Unemployment, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

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

Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) in Ethiopia was reported at 2.443 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Unemployment, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Time series data for the statistic Unemployment_Rate and country Ethiopia. Indicator Definition:Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.The statistic "Unemployment Rate" stands at 3.40 percent as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value since 12/31/2020. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -0.004 percentage points compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percentage points is -0.004.The 3 year change in percentage points is -0.537.The 5 year change in percentage points is 0.481.The 10 year change in percentage points is 1.04.The Serie's long term average value is 2.94 percent. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.459 percentage points higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2013, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +1.15.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2020, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -0.596.

Ethiopia: Unemployment rate for females: The latest value from 2024 is 4.68 percent, a decline from 4.7 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 8.08 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Ethiopia from 1991 to 2024 is 3.77 percent. The minimum value, 2.95 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 5.33 percent was recorded in 2020.

ethiopia - Youth Unemployment Rate for Ethiopia was 5.43% in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, ethiopia - Youth Unemployment Rate for Ethiopia reached a record high of 6.25 in January of 2021 and a record low of 5.41 in January of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for ethiopia - Youth Unemployment Rate for Ethiopia - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

Ethiopia: Youth unemployment, ages 15-24: The latest value from 2024 is 5.43 percent, a decline from 5.44 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 15.70 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Ethiopia from 1991 to 2024 is 4.44 percent. The minimum value, 3.42 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 6.36 percent was recorded in 2020.

Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate) in Ethiopia was reported at 7.191 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

معدل البطالة بين الشباب في إثيوبيا ارتفع إلى 27.20 في المئة في عام 2022 من 25.70 في المئة في عام 2020. تتضمن هذه الصفحة رسم بياني يظهر البيانات التاريخية لمعدل البطالة بين الشباب في إثيوبيا.

Éthiopie: Unemployment rate: Pour cet indicateur, La Banque mondiale fournit des données pour la Éthiopie de 1991 à 2024. La valeur moyenne pour Éthiopie pendant cette période était de 2.94 pour cent avec un minimum de 2.25 pour cent en 2013 et un maximum de 3.99 pour cent en 2020.

Éthiopie: Unemployment rate for males: Pour cet indicateur, La Banque mondiale fournit des données pour la Éthiopie de 1991 à 2024. La valeur moyenne pour Éthiopie pendant cette période était de 2.26 pour cent avec un minimum de 1.65 pour cent en 2012 et un maximum de 3.24 pour cent en 1992.

Inflation Rate in Ethiopia decreased to 13.60 percent in August from 13.70 percent in July of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Ethiopia Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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