
East Asia & Pacific
Brunei Darussalam Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
5.3%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+1.9%
2024 → 2025
Record High
9.3%
Recorded in 2017
Record Low
4.7%
Recorded in 1991
10-Year Average
6.6%
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 | 5.3% | 0.1% | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 5.2% | 0.1% | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 5.3% | 0.1% | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 5.2% | 0.3% | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 4.9% | 2.5% | -33.8% |
| 2020 | 7.4% | 0.8% | +12.3% |
| 2019 | 6.6% | 2.1% | -24.1% |
| 2018 | 8.7% | 0.6% | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 9.3% | 0.8% | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 8.5% | 0.8% | +10.8% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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