Unemployment ranking 1995 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 1995, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: North Macedonia (35.6%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (1995) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Macedonia | 35.6% |
| 2 | Algeria | 31.84% |
| 3 | Montenegro | 30.2% |
| 4 | Djibouti | 27.3% |
| 5 | South Africa | 22.71% |
| 6 | Spain | 22.68% |
| 7 | Eswatini | 21.65% |
| 8 | Botswana | 21.39% |
| 9 | Namibia | 21.34% |
| 10 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 20.94% |
| 11 | Congo, Rep. | 20.23% |
| 12 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 20.01% |
| 13 | Barbados | 19.66% |
| 14 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 19.59% |
| 15 | Libya | 19.33% |
| 16 | Latvia | 19% |
| 17 | Argentina | 18.8% |
| 18 | New Caledonia | 18.63% |
| 19 | Belarus | 17.7% |
| 20 | Lithuania | 17.54% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1995 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1995 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| Algeria | #29 | #29 |
| Montenegro | #19 | #19 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| South Africa | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 1995?
North Macedonia, with 35.6% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 1995. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.