Sub-Saharan Africa
Cabo Verde Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
11.9%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+0.5%
2024 → 2025
Record High
14.7%
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
10.7%
Recorded in 2010
10-Year Average
12.5%
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 | 11.9% | 0.1% | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 11.9% | 0.0% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 11.9% | 0.4% | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 12.2% | 1.7% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | 13.9% | 0.7% | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 14.7% | 2.5% | +20.8% |
| 2019 | 12.1% | 0.0% | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 12.2% | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 12.2% | 0.2% | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 12.1% | 0.2% | +1.4% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Sub-Saharan Africa · Unemployment
