Unemployment ranking 2015 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2015, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Bosnia and Herzegovina (27.7%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 27.7% |
| 2 | North Macedonia | 26.4% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 26.06% |
| 4 | South Africa | 25.15% |
| 5 | Greece | 24.98% |
| 6 | Eswatini | 23.43% |
| 7 | West Bank and Gaza | 23.01% |
| 8 | Spain | 22.06% |
| 9 | St. Lucia | 20.84% |
| 10 | Namibia | 20.79% |
| 11 | Congo, Rep. | 20.02% |
| 12 | Gabon | 19.94% |
| 13 | Libya | 19.69% |
| 14 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 19.14% |
| 15 | Botswana | 18.92% |
| 16 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.5% |
| 17 | Armenia | 18.26% |
| 18 | Yemen, Rep. | 17.9% |
| 19 | Serbia | 17.66% |
| 20 | Montenegro | 17.56% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2015 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2015 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #33 | #33 |
| North Macedonia | #24 | #24 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| South Africa | #2 | #2 |
| Greece | #49 | #49 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 2015?
Bosnia and Herzegovina, with 27.7% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2015. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.