Unemployment ranking 2011 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2011, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: North Macedonia (31.5%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2011) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Macedonia | 31.5% |
| 2 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 27.58% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 26.31% |
| 4 | Eswatini | 26.11% |
| 5 | South Africa | 24.64% |
| 6 | Serbia | 22.96% |
| 7 | Spain | 21.39% |
| 8 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 20.01% |
| 9 | Gabon | 19.9% |
| 10 | Montenegro | 19.76% |
| 11 | Georgia | 19.63% |
| 12 | Libya | 19.5% |
| 13 | Namibia | 19.48% |
| 14 | Congo, Rep. | 19.43% |
| 15 | Armenia | 18.88% |
| 16 | St. Lucia | 18.86% |
| 17 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.76% |
| 18 | Tunisia | 18.33% |
| 19 | Botswana | 18.05% |
| 20 | Greece | 17.97% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2011 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2011 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #33 | #33 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| Eswatini | #1 | #1 |
| South Africa | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 2011?
North Macedonia, with 31.5% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2011. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.