Unemployment ranking 2004 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2004, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: North Macedonia (37.16%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2004) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Macedonia | 37.16% |
| 2 | Montenegro | 30.34% |
| 3 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 29.28% |
| 4 | Eswatini | 26.72% |
| 5 | Djibouti | 26.44% |
| 6 | West Bank and Gaza | 23.22% |
| 7 | South Africa | 22.57% |
| 8 | Namibia | 22.09% |
| 9 | Botswana | 21.76% |
| 10 | St. Lucia | 20.97% |
| 11 | Congo, Rep. | 19.9% |
| 12 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 19.55% |
| 13 | Libya | 18.94% |
| 14 | Poland | 18.82% |
| 15 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.65% |
| 16 | Serbia | 18.5% |
| 17 | Slovak Republic | 18.21% |
| 18 | Algeria | 17.65% |
| 19 | Gabon | 17.11% |
| 20 | Angola | 16.31% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2004 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2004 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| Montenegro | #19 | #19 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #33 | #33 |
| Eswatini | #1 | #1 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 2004?
North Macedonia, with 37.16% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2004. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.