Unemployment ranking 1991 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 1991, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Montenegro (30.12%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (1991) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montenegro | 30.12% |
| 2 | Djibouti | 26.12% |
| 3 | North Macedonia | 24.5% |
| 4 | South Africa | 23.14% |
| 5 | Barbados | 22.41% |
| 6 | Jordan | 21.44% |
| 7 | Algeria | 20.6% |
| 8 | Eswatini | 20.52% |
| 9 | Congo, Rep. | 19.91% |
| 10 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 19.77% |
| 11 | Namibia | 19.14% |
| 12 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 19% |
| 13 | Zambia | 18.9% |
| 14 | Libya | 18.6% |
| 15 | Trinidad and Tobago | 18.52% |
| 16 | New Caledonia | 18.12% |
| 17 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 17.55% |
| 18 | Gabon | 17.22% |
| 19 | Suriname | 17.19% |
| 20 | Angola | 16.82% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1991 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1991 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Montenegro | #19 | #19 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| South Africa | #2 | #2 |
| Barbados | #69 | #69 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 1991?
Montenegro, with 30.12% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 1991. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.