Sub-Saharan Africa
Cameroon Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
3.6%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-0.0%
2024 → 2025
Record High
9.2%
Recorded in 1993
Record Low
3.1%
Recorded in 2007
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 | 3.6% | 0.0% | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 3.6% | 0.0% | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 3.6% | 0.0% | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 3.6% | 0.3% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 4.0% | 0.1% | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 3.9% | 0.2% | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 3.6% | 0.0% | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 3.6% | 0.0% | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 3.6% | 0.0% | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 3.5% | 0.0% | +0.3% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Sub-Saharan Africa · Unemployment
