Unemployment ranking 2012 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2012, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: North Macedonia (31.1%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Macedonia | 31.1% |
| 2 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 28.01% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 26.18% |
| 4 | Eswatini | 25.23% |
| 5 | Spain | 24.79% |
| 6 | Greece | 24.73% |
| 7 | South Africa | 24.73% |
| 8 | Serbia | 24% |
| 9 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 19.83% |
| 10 | Montenegro | 19.81% |
| 11 | Gabon | 19.66% |
| 12 | Georgia | 19.65% |
| 13 | Congo, Rep. | 19.49% |
| 14 | West Bank and Gaza | 19.2% |
| 15 | St. Lucia | 19.06% |
| 16 | Libya | 19.03% |
| 17 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.77% |
| 18 | Botswana | 17.92% |
| 19 | Tunisia | 17.63% |
| 20 | Armenia | 17.51% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2012 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2012 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #33 | #33 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| Eswatini | #1 | #1 |
| Spain | #37 | #37 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 2012?
North Macedonia, with 31.1% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2012. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.