Unemployment ranking 1993 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 1993, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Montenegro (30.24%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (1993) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montenegro | 30.24% |
| 2 | North Macedonia | 27.7% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 27.25% |
| 4 | Algeria | 26.23% |
| 5 | Albania | 25.25% |
| 6 | Barbados | 24.54% |
| 7 | South Africa | 23.36% |
| 8 | Spain | 22.16% |
| 9 | Eswatini | 21.76% |
| 10 | Congo, Rep. | 19.99% |
| 11 | Trinidad and Tobago | 19.81% |
| 12 | Jordan | 19.7% |
| 13 | Zambia | 19.7% |
| 14 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 19.68% |
| 15 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 19.41% |
| 16 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 19.33% |
| 17 | Namibia | 19.08% |
| 18 | Libya | 19.01% |
| 19 | New Caledonia | 18.76% |
| 20 | Botswana | 18.76% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1993 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1993 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Montenegro | #19 | #19 |
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| Algeria | #29 | #29 |
| Albania | #35 | #35 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 1993?
Montenegro, with 30.24% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 1993. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.