Unemployment ranking 2025 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Unemployment Rate in 2025, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Eswatini (34.2%). A total of 182 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of total labor force (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eswatini | 34.2% |
| 2 | South Africa | 32.39% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 26.02% |
| 4 | Botswana | 24.48% |
| 5 | Gabon | 20.15% |
| 6 | Congo, Rep. | 19.88% |
| 7 | Namibia | 19.29% |
| 8 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.95% |
| 9 | Libya | 18.76% |
| 10 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 18% |
| 11 | Yemen, Rep. | 17.32% |
| 12 | Jordan | 16.54% |
| 13 | Lesotho | 16.32% |
| 14 | Iraq | 15.49% |
| 15 | Tunisia | 15.11% |
| 16 | Haiti | 14.94% |
| 17 | Angola | 14.11% |
| 18 | Montenegro | 13.57% |
| 19 | Syrian Arab Republic | 13.57% |
| 20 | Afghanistan | 13.35% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2025 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2025 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | #1 | #1 |
| South Africa | #2 | #2 |
| Djibouti | #3 | #3 |
| Botswana | #4 | #4 |
| Gabon | #5 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Unemployment in 2025?
Eswatini, with 34.2% (% of total labor force).
How many countries are included?
182 economies reported a value for SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS in 2025. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.