Unemployment ranking 2014 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2014, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: North Macedonia (28.22%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Macedonia | 28.22% |
| 2 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 27.52% |
| 3 | Greece | 26.71% |
| 4 | Djibouti | 26.16% |
| 5 | South Africa | 24.89% |
| 6 | Spain | 24.44% |
| 7 | Eswatini | 23.93% |
| 8 | St. Lucia | 21.58% |
| 9 | West Bank and Gaza | 20.53% |
| 10 | Gabon | 19.87% |
| 11 | Congo, Rep. | 19.7% |
| 12 | Libya | 19.3% |
| 13 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 19.24% |
| 14 | Serbia | 19.22% |
| 15 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.6% |
| 16 | Namibia | 18.52% |
| 17 | Botswana | 18.48% |
| 18 | Albania | 18.06% |
| 19 | Montenegro | 18.05% |
| 20 | Armenia | 17.5% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2014 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2014 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #33 | #33 |
| Greece | #49 | #49 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| South Africa | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 2014?
North Macedonia, with 28.22% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2014. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.