Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Iran, Islamic Rep. Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
8.3%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+1.9%
2024 → 2025
Record High
13.7%
Recorded in 2010
Record Low
8.1%
Recorded in 2023
10-Year Average
10.0%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
Analysis
Iran's unemployment rate of 8.3 percent indicates a relatively stable labor market. The country's economy has been impacted by various factors, including international sanctions and fluctuations in oil prices. Despite these challenges, Iran has been working to diversify its economy and create new job opportunities.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.3% | 0.2% | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 8.1% | 0.0% | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 8.1% | 1.0% | -10.5% |
| 2022 | 9.1% | 0.2% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 9.3% | 0.4% | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 9.7% | 1.1% | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 10.7% | 1.5% | -11.9% |
| 2018 | 12.2% | 0.0% | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 12.2% | 0.4% | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 12.6% | 1.5% | +13.0% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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