Unemployment ranking 2022 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2022, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Eswatini (36.47%). A total of 186 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eswatini | 36.47% |
| 2 | South Africa | 33.27% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 26.27% |
| 4 | West Bank and Gaza | 24.42% |
| 5 | Botswana | 23.62% |
| 6 | Gabon | 20.32% |
| 7 | Congo, Rep. | 20.13% |
| 8 | Namibia | 19.61% |
| 9 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 19.28% |
| 10 | Libya | 19.24% |
| 11 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 19.11% |
| 12 | Jordan | 18.2% |
| 13 | Yemen, Rep. | 17.22% |
| 14 | Lesotho | 16.62% |
| 15 | St. Lucia | 15.93% |
| 16 | Iraq | 15.41% |
| 17 | Tunisia | 15.3% |
| 18 | Rwanda | 15.08% |
| 19 | Montenegro | 14.85% |
| 20 | Haiti | 14.54% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2022 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2022 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | #1 | #1 |
| South Africa | #2 | #2 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| West Bank and Gaza | #5 | #5 |
| Botswana | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 2022?
Eswatini, with 36.47% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
186 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2022. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.