South Asia
Bhutan Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
3.2%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-1.7%
2024 → 2025
Record High
5.9%
Recorded in 2022
Record Low
1.4%
Recorded in 1991
10-Year Average
3.7%
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 | 3.2% | 0.1% | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 3.3% | 0.2% | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 3.1% | 2.8% | -47.4% |
| 2022 | 5.9% | 1.1% | +23.8% |
| 2021 | 4.8% | 0.2% | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 5.0% | 2.3% | +84.9% |
| 2019 | 2.7% | 0.6% | -18.8% |
| 2018 | 3.4% | 0.3% | +10.7% |
| 2017 | 3.0% | 0.3% | +11.8% |
| 2016 | 2.7% | 0.3% | +10.5% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
South Asia · Unemployment
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