Unemployment ranking 2000 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2000, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: North Macedonia (32.2%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Macedonia | 32.2% |
| 2 | Montenegro | 30.45% |
| 3 | Algeria | 29.77% |
| 4 | Djibouti | 26.66% |
| 5 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 25.45% |
| 6 | Eswatini | 24.55% |
| 7 | South Africa | 22.79% |
| 8 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 20.8% |
| 9 | Colombia | 20.52% |
| 10 | Namibia | 20.3% |
| 11 | Congo, Rep. | 19.87% |
| 12 | Libya | 19.27% |
| 13 | Albania | 19.02% |
| 14 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.68% |
| 15 | Slovak Republic | 18.55% |
| 16 | New Caledonia | 17.91% |
| 17 | Gabon | 17.85% |
| 18 | Angola | 16.65% |
| 19 | St. Lucia | 16.49% |
| 20 | Bulgaria | 16.22% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2000 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2000 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| Montenegro | #19 | #19 |
| Algeria | #29 | #29 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #33 | #33 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 2000?
North Macedonia, with 32.2% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2000. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.