Sub-Saharan Africa
Ethiopia Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
3.3%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-1.0%
2024 → 2025
Record High
4.0%
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
2.3%
Recorded in 2013
10-Year Average
3.2%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
Analysis
Ethiopia's unemployment rate of 3.32% is relatively low compared to other countries, indicating a strong labor market. This can be attributed to the country's rapid economic growth and investments in various sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and construction. The low unemployment rate also suggests that the country is making progress in providing job opportunities for its growing population.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.3% | 0.0% | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 3.4% | 0.0% | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 3.4% | 0.0% | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 3.4% | 0.5% | -14.0% |
| 2021 | 3.9% | 0.1% | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 4.0% | 1.1% | +36.5% |
| 2019 | 2.9% | 0.1% | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 2.8% | 0.1% | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 2.7% | 0.1% | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 2.6% | 0.1% | +4.7% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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