Unemployment ranking 2010 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2010, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: North Macedonia (33.14%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2010) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Macedonia | 33.14% |
| 2 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 27.31% |
| 3 | Eswatini | 26.86% |
| 4 | Djibouti | 26.37% |
| 5 | South Africa | 24.68% |
| 6 | Namibia | 22.12% |
| 7 | West Bank and Gaza | 21.42% |
| 8 | Gabon | 20.39% |
| 9 | Georgia | 20.2% |
| 10 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 19.92% |
| 11 | Spain | 19.86% |
| 12 | Montenegro | 19.65% |
| 13 | Armenia | 19.52% |
| 14 | Latvia | 19.48% |
| 15 | Libya | 19.32% |
| 16 | Congo, Rep. | 19.3% |
| 17 | Serbia | 19.2% |
| 18 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.74% |
| 19 | Botswana | 17.86% |
| 20 | Lithuania | 17.81% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2010 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2010 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #33 | #33 |
| Eswatini | #1 | #1 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| South Africa | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 2010?
North Macedonia, with 33.14% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2010. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.