Unemployment ranking 2001 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2001, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Montenegro (30.54%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2001) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montenegro | 30.54% |
| 2 | North Macedonia | 30.52% |
| 3 | Algeria | 27.3% |
| 4 | Djibouti | 26.6% |
| 5 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 26.49% |
| 6 | Eswatini | 25.24% |
| 7 | South Africa | 22.65% |
| 8 | West Bank and Gaza | 21.49% |
| 9 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 21.1% |
| 10 | Namibia | 21.01% |
| 11 | Bulgaria | 19.92% |
| 12 | Congo, Rep. | 19.88% |
| 13 | Libya | 19.24% |
| 14 | Slovak Republic | 19.15% |
| 15 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.67% |
| 16 | Albania | 18.57% |
| 17 | Botswana | 18.54% |
| 18 | St. Lucia | 18.54% |
| 19 | Poland | 18.43% |
| 20 | Gabon | 17.83% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2001 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2001 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Montenegro | #19 | #19 |
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| Algeria | #29 | #29 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #33 | #33 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 2001?
Montenegro, with 30.54% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2001. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.