Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Egypt, Arab Rep. Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
6.8%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-0.5%
2024 → 2025
Record High
13.2%
Recorded in 2013
Record Low
6.5%
Recorded in 2022
10-Year Average
8.4%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
Analysis
Egypt's unemployment rate stands at 6.78% of its labor force as of 2025, indicating a relatively stable labor market. The country has been working to diversify its economy and create more job opportunities, especially for its youth. This has involved investments in various sectors, including tourism, manufacturing, and renewable energy.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.8% | 0.0% | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 6.8% | 0.1% | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 6.8% | 0.2% | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 6.5% | 0.9% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | 7.4% | 0.5% | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 8.0% | 0.1% | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 7.9% | 2.0% | -20.3% |
| 2018 | 9.9% | 1.9% | -16.2% |
| 2017 | 11.8% | 0.7% | -5.5% |
| 2016 | 12.4% | 0.6% | -4.6% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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