Unemployment ranking 2005 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2005, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: North Macedonia (37.32%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2005) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Macedonia | 37.32% |
| 2 | Montenegro | 30.31% |
| 3 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 30.22% |
| 4 | Eswatini | 27.22% |
| 5 | Djibouti | 26.45% |
| 6 | South Africa | 22.47% |
| 7 | Namibia | 22.11% |
| 8 | Serbia | 20.85% |
| 9 | West Bank and Gaza | 20.02% |
| 10 | Botswana | 19.85% |
| 11 | Congo, Rep. | 19.8% |
| 12 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 19.46% |
| 13 | St. Lucia | 18.7% |
| 14 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.67% |
| 15 | Libya | 18.66% |
| 16 | Poland | 17.59% |
| 17 | Gabon | 16.91% |
| 18 | Sao Tome and Principe | 16.47% |
| 19 | Angola | 16.3% |
| 20 | Slovak Republic | 16.28% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2005 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2005 | 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 2005?
North Macedonia, with 37.32% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2005. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.