Sub-Saharan Africa
Congo, Dem. Rep. Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
4.4%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+0.3%
2024 → 2025
Record High
5.4%
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
2.9%
Recorded in 2005
10-Year Average
4.7%
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 | 4.4% | 0.0% | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 4.4% | 0.0% | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 4.5% | 0.1% | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 4.5% | 0.7% | -14.2% |
| 2021 | 5.3% | 0.1% | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 5.4% | 0.8% | +16.3% |
| 2019 | 4.6% | 0.0% | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 4.6% | 0.0% | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 4.6% | 0.1% | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 4.5% | 0.1% | +2.0% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Sub-Saharan Africa · Unemployment
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