This dataset provides values for UNEMPLOYMENT RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for UNEMPLOYMENT RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

South Africa is expected to register the highest unemployment rate in Africa in 2024, with around ** percent of the country's labor force being unemployed. Djibouti and Eswatini followed, with unemployment reaching roughly ** percent and ** percent, respectively. On the other hand, the lowest unemployment rates in Africa were in Niger and Burundi. The continent’s average stood at roughly ***** percent in the same year. Large shares of youth among the unemployed Due to several educational, socio-demographic, and economic factors, the young population is more likely to face unemployment in most regions of the world. In 2024, the youth unemployment rate in Africa was projected at around ** percent. The situation was particularly critical in certain countries. In 2022, Djibouti recorded a youth unemployment rate of almost ** percent, the highest rate on the continent. South Africa followed, with around ** percent of the young labor force being unemployed. Wide disparities in female unemployment Women are another demographic group often facing high unemployment. In Africa, the female unemployment rate stood at roughly ***** percent in 2023, compared to *** percent among men. The average female unemployment on the continent was not particularly high. However, there were significant disparities among African countries. Djibouti and South Africa topped the ranking once again in 2022, with female unemployment rates of around ** percent and ** percent, respectively. In contrast, Niger, Burundi, and Chad were far below Africa’s average, as only roughly *** percent or lower of the women in the labor force were unemployed.

Unemployment Rate in the United States increased to 4.30 percent in August from 4.20 percent in July of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The 'LFS main indicators' section presents a selection of the main statistics on the labour market. They encompass indicators of activity, employment and unemployment. Those indicators are based on the results of the European Labour Force Survey (EU-LFS), in few cases integrated with data sources like national accounts employment or registered unemployment. As a result of the application of adjustments, corrections and reconciliation of EU Labour Force Survey (EU-LFS) data, the 'LFS main indicators' is the most complete and reliable collection of employment and unemployment data available in the sub-domain 'Employment and unemployment'.

The EU-LFS data used for 'LFS main indicators' are, where necessary, adjusted and enriched in various ways, in accordance with the specificities of an indicator. The most common adjustments cover:

• estimation of missing values, i.e. in case of missing quarters, annual results and EU aggregates are estimated using interpolations of EU Labour Force Survey data with reference to the available quarter(s).
• for all quarterly indicators seasonally adjusted data are available.
• correction of the main breaks in the LFS series.

Those adjustments may produce some differences between data published under 'LFS main indicators' and 'LFS series – detailed quarterly/annual survey results', particularly for back data. For the most recent years, the different series converge, due to the implementation of a continuous quarterly survey and the improved quality of the data.

This page focuses on the 'LFS main indicators' in general. There are special pages for indicators that are listed below:

• Monthly Unemployment: une_rt_m.

Quarterly and annual unemployment figures are derived in line with all other LFS Main Indciators, and no longer aggregated from monthly unemployment series.

• Duration of working life - annual data: lfsi_dwl_a;
• Population in jobless households - annual data: lfsi_jhh_a;
• Labour market transitions - LFS longitudinal data: lfsi_long.

The entry of the new Framework regulation on Social Statistics (IESS) in 2021 created changes in the LFS Main Indicators. Most countries expected breaks for a number of series derived from LFS microdata, therefore Eurostat and participating countries launched a joint break correction exercise to produce comparable data before and under IESS. The 'LFS main indicators' section therefore contains two type of datasets depending on the underlying regulation. The first type of datasets are historical series under the pre-IESS regulation, and include the suffix ‘_h’ for historical series at the end of the table titles. Historical series will remain accessible and are continued until 2020Q4 LFS microdata revisions of previously released EU-LFS series. Reasons for revisions are for example weight revisions due to revised weighting routines, or census revisions. The second type of datasets are new tables that are filled with data under IESS from 2021Q1 on. These tables also include the break-corrected 2009Q1-2020Q4 data that are produced in the break correction exercise. If countries send longer complete time series than starting in 2009, that data will also be used and published. Until fully back-estimated series in line with IESS are available for all countries, EU and EA aggregates were based on the data that is available at the time and was flagged with a break flag. Fully break-free EU and EA aggregates were published for the first time in February 2022. More information can be found on the EU-LFS Breaks in Time Series (Statistics Explained) webpage.

General information on the EU-LFS can be found in the ESMS page for 'Employment and unemployment (LFS)', see link in related metadata. Detailed information on the main features, the legal basis, the methodology and the data as well as on the historical development of the EU-LFS is available on the EU-LFS (Statistics Explained) webpage.

The average for 2024 based on 51 countries was 8.9 percent. The highest value was in Swaziland: 34.4 percent and the lowest value was in Niger: 0.35 percent. The indicator is available from 1991 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Unemployed persons as a percentage of the labour force. The labour force is the total number of people employed and unemployed. Unemployed persons are persons aged 15 to 74 who were without work during the reference week, were available for work and were actively seeking work. Data available as rates (% of population in the labour force, % of the total population) and in absolute numbers (1000 persons).

Labour market activity by nationality, country of birth and age, UK, published quarterly, non-seasonally adjusted. Labour Force Survey. These are official statistics in development.

Regional unemployment rates used by the Employment Insurance program, by effective date, current month.

Unemployment Rate in China increased to 5.30 percent in August from 5.20 percent in July of 2025. This dataset provides - China Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2023, Nevada had the highest annual unemployment rate in the United States at 5.1 percent. North Dakota had the lowest unemployment rate that year, at 1.9 percent. The monthly unemployment rate by state can be found here.

Time series data for the statistic Unemployment_Rate and country Montenegro. 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 14.10 percent as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value at least since 12/31/1992, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -0.521 percentage points compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percentage points is -0.521.The 3 year change in percentage points is -2.44.The 5 year change in percentage points is -1.03.The 10 year change in percentage points is -3.95.The Serie's long term average value is 23.32 percent. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 9.22 percentage points lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +0.0.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2001, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -16.64.

Time series data for the statistic Unemployment_Rate and country Israel. 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 3.15 percent as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value at least since 12/31/1992, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -0.446 percentage points compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percentage points is -0.446.The 3 year change in percentage points is -1.66.The 5 year change in percentage points is -0.581.The 10 year change in percentage points is -2.64.The Serie's long term average value is 8.40 percent. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 5.25 percentage points lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +0.0.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1992, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -10.93.

Time series data for the statistic Unemployment_Rate and country Sudan. 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 7.53 percent as of 12/31/2022, the lowest value at least since 12/31/1992, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -3.51 percentage points compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percentage points is -3.51.The 3 year change in percentage points is -4.13.The 5 year change in percentage points is -5.42.The 10 year change in percentage points is -9.47.The Serie's long term average value is 14.67 percent. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2022, is 7.14 percentage points lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2022, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2022, is +0.0.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2011, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2022, is -9.91.

Time series data for the statistic Labor Markets, Unemployment Rate, Percent and country Malta. Indicator Definition:Labor Markets, Unemployment Rate, PercentThe indicator "Labor Markets, Unemployment Rate, Percent" stands at 2.70 percent as of 4/30/2025, the lowest value at least since 2/29/2000, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -0.6 percentage points compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percentage points is -0.6.The 3 year change in percentage points is -1.00.The 5 year change in percentage points is -2.00.The 10 year change in percentage points is -2.80.The Serie's long term average value is 5.62 percent. It's latest available value, on 4/30/2025, is 2.92 percentage points lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's minimum value, on 2/28/2025, to it's latest available value, on 4/30/2025, is +0.0.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's maximum value, on 7/31/2003, to it's latest available value, on 4/30/2025, is -5.60.

Unemployment Rate in Japan decreased to 2.30 percent in July from 2.50 percent in June of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Japan Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Time series data for the statistic Unemployment_Rate and country Russian Federation. 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 2.53 percent as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value at least since 12/31/1992, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -0.549 percentage points compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percentage points is -0.549.The 3 year change in percentage points is -2.22.The 5 year change in percentage points is -1.99.The 10 year change in percentage points is -2.68.The Serie's long term average value is 6.92 percent. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 4.40 percentage points lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +0.0.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1998, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -10.73.

This dataset provides values for UNEMPLOYMENT RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Time series data for the statistic Unemployment_Rate and country Dominican Republic. 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 5.47 percent as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value since 12/31/2011. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -0.082 percentage points compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percentage points is -0.082.The 3 year change in percentage points is -2.23.The 5 year change in percentage points is -0.883.The 10 year change in percentage points is -1.25.The Serie's long term average value is 6.32 percent. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.846 percentage points lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2008, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +0.709.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2021, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -2.23.

The unemployment rate for people ages 16 to 24 in the United States in 202024 23 was 10 percent. However, this rate was much lower for people aged 45 and over, at 2.9 percent. U.S. unemployment The unemployment rate in the United States varies based on several factors, such as race, gender, and level of education. Black and African-American individuals had the highest unemployment rate in 2021 out of any ethnicity, and people who had less than a high school diploma had the highest unemployment rate by education level. Alaska is consistently the state with the highest unemployment rate, although the El Centro, California metropolitan area was the area with the highest unemployment rate in the country in 2019. Additionally, in August 2022, farming, fishing, and forestry occupations had the highest unemployment rate in the United States Unemployment rate The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is the agency that researches and calculates the unemployment rate in the United States. Unemployment rises during recessions, which causes the cost of social welfare programs to increase. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says unemployed people are those who are jobless, have looked for employment within the last four weeks, and are free to work.