Unemployment ranking 2013 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2013, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: North Macedonia (29.02%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Macedonia | 29.02% |
| 2 | Greece | 27.69% |
| 3 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 27.49% |
| 4 | Djibouti | 26.15% |
| 5 | Spain | 26.09% |
| 6 | South Africa | 24.56% |
| 7 | Eswatini | 24.56% |
| 8 | St. Lucia | 22.21% |
| 9 | Serbia | 22.15% |
| 10 | West Bank and Gaza | 19.89% |
| 11 | Congo, Rep. | 19.85% |
| 12 | Gabon | 19.74% |
| 13 | Montenegro | 19.59% |
| 14 | Georgia | 19.42% |
| 15 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 19.36% |
| 16 | Libya | 19.31% |
| 17 | Namibia | 19.03% |
| 18 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.66% |
| 19 | Botswana | 18.17% |
| 20 | Croatia | 17.23% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2013 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2013 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| Greece | #49 | #49 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #33 | #33 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| Spain | #37 | #37 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 2013?
North Macedonia, with 29.02% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2013. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.