Unemployment ranking 2009 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2009, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: North Macedonia (32.35%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2009) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Macedonia | 32.35% |
| 2 | Eswatini | 27.49% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 26.33% |
| 4 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 24.07% |
| 5 | South Africa | 23.52% |
| 6 | Namibia | 22.27% |
| 7 | Georgia | 20.71% |
| 8 | West Bank and Gaza | 20.45% |
| 9 | Congo, Rep. | 19.84% |
| 10 | Gabon | 19.76% |
| 11 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 19.36% |
| 12 | Armenia | 19.3% |
| 13 | Libya | 19.29% |
| 14 | Montenegro | 19.09% |
| 15 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.72% |
| 16 | Spain | 17.86% |
| 17 | Latvia | 17.52% |
| 18 | Angola | 16.38% |
| 19 | Botswana | 16.17% |
| 20 | Serbia | 16.12% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2009 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2009 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| Eswatini | #1 | #1 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #33 | #33 |
| South Africa | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 2009?
North Macedonia, with 32.35% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2009. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.