Unemployment ranking 2002 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2002, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: North Macedonia (31.94%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2002) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Macedonia | 31.94% |
| 2 | Montenegro | 30.36% |
| 3 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 27.48% |
| 4 | West Bank and Gaza | 27.47% |
| 5 | Djibouti | 26.59% |
| 6 | Algeria | 25.9% |
| 7 | Eswatini | 25.77% |
| 8 | South Africa | 22.58% |
| 9 | Namibia | 21.54% |
| 10 | Botswana | 21.28% |
| 11 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 20.62% |
| 12 | St. Lucia | 20.39% |
| 13 | Poland | 20.21% |
| 14 | Congo, Rep. | 19.64% |
| 15 | Argentina | 19.59% |
| 16 | Libya | 19.28% |
| 17 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.66% |
| 18 | Slovak Republic | 18.54% |
| 19 | Bulgaria | 18.11% |
| 20 | Albania | 17.89% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2002 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2002 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| Montenegro | #19 | #19 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #33 | #33 |
| West Bank and Gaza | #5 | #5 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 2002?
North Macedonia, with 31.94% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2002. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.