Unemployment ranking 2020 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2020, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Eswatini (32.98%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eswatini | 32.98% |
| 2 | South Africa | 29.22% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 27.7% |
| 4 | West Bank and Gaza | 25.9% |
| 5 | St. Lucia | 25.22% |
| 6 | Congo, Rep. | 22.29% |
| 7 | Gabon | 21.28% |
| 8 | Botswana | 21.02% |
| 9 | Namibia | 21% |
| 10 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 20.64% |
| 11 | Libya | 19.65% |
| 12 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 19.41% |
| 13 | Jordan | 19.21% |
| 14 | Lesotho | 18.39% |
| 15 | Armenia | 18.18% |
| 16 | Yemen, Rep. | 17.96% |
| 17 | Montenegro | 17.88% |
| 18 | Tunisia | 17.65% |
| 19 | Angola | 16.7% |
| 20 | North Macedonia | 16.58% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2020 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2020 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | #1 | #1 |
| South Africa | #2 | #2 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| West Bank and Gaza | #5 | #5 |
| St. Lucia | #41 | #41 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 2020?
Eswatini, with 32.98% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2020. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.