Unemployment Rate by Country - Global Rankings | World Measure
Compare Unemployment Rate across all countries. See which nations lead globally and explore historical trends from 2018–2024.
Countries by Unemployment
This ranking shows the top 10 countries by unemployment (%). Data is sourced from international databases including the United Nations Population Division, World Bank, and national statistical agencies. Rankings are updated regularly as new data becomes available. Use the links below to explore individual country or city profiles for detailed demographic breakdowns, historical trends, and comparative analytics.
| Rank | Country | Unemployment (%) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Africa | 33.268 |
| #2 | SOM | 19.05 |
| #3 | JOR | 18.2 |
| #4 | YEM | 17.363 |
| #5 | Iraq | 15.511 |
| #6 | Tunisia | 15.3 |
| #7 | RWA | 15.084 |
| #8 | HTI | 14.635 |
| #9 | Angola | 14.602 |
| #10 | Afghanistan | 14.1 |