Unemployment ranking 1992 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 1992, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Montenegro (30.18%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (1992) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montenegro | 30.18% |
| 2 | Albania | 30.01% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 26.46% |
| 4 | North Macedonia | 26.3% |
| 5 | Algeria | 24.38% |
| 6 | South Africa | 23.46% |
| 7 | Barbados | 22.94% |
| 8 | Eswatini | 20.95% |
| 9 | Jordan | 19.95% |
| 10 | Congo, Rep. | 19.92% |
| 11 | Trinidad and Tobago | 19.66% |
| 12 | Zambia | 19.57% |
| 13 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 19.56% |
| 14 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 19.38% |
| 15 | Namibia | 18.9% |
| 16 | Libya | 18.83% |
| 17 | New Caledonia | 18.61% |
| 18 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 18.48% |
| 19 | Gabon | 17.72% |
| 20 | Spain | 17.7% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1992 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1992 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Montenegro | #19 | #19 |
| Albania | #35 | #35 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| Algeria | #29 | #29 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 1992?
Montenegro, with 30.18% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 1992. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.