Unemployment ranking 2008 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2008, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: North Macedonia (33.93%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Macedonia | 33.93% |
| 2 | Eswatini | 27.89% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 26.18% |
| 4 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 23.41% |
| 5 | West Bank and Gaza | 22.91% |
| 6 | South Africa | 22.41% |
| 7 | Namibia | 22.01% |
| 8 | Congo, Rep. | 19.96% |
| 9 | Gabon | 19.21% |
| 10 | Libya | 19.04% |
| 11 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 18.79% |
| 12 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.71% |
| 13 | Georgia | 17.87% |
| 14 | Montenegro | 17.15% |
| 15 | Armenia | 17.1% |
| 16 | Botswana | 16.29% |
| 17 | Haiti | 16.2% |
| 18 | Angola | 16.15% |
| 19 | Lesotho | 15.85% |
| 20 | Sudan | 15.57% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2008 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2008 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| Eswatini | #1 | #1 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #33 | #33 |
| West Bank and Gaza | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 2008?
North Macedonia, with 33.93% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2008. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.