Latin America & Caribbean
Bahamas, The Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
9.2%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+1.7%
2024 → 2025
Record High
16.2%
Recorded in 2013
Record Low
6.9%
Recorded in 2001
10-Year Average
10.1%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.2% | 0.2% | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 9.0% | 0.4% | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 8.6% | 0.6% | -6.5% |
| 2022 | 9.3% | 1.8% | -16.5% |
| 2021 | 11.1% | 0.9% | -7.8% |
| 2020 | 12.0% | 2.7% | +28.7% |
| 2019 | 9.3% | 0.7% | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 10.0% | 0.2% | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 9.8% | 2.9% | -22.8% |
| 2016 | 12.7% | 0.7% | +5.8% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Latin America & Caribbean · Unemployment
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