Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Jordan Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
16.5%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-0.9%
2024 → 2025
Record High
21.4%
Recorded in 1991
Record Low
11.9%
Recorded in 2014
10-Year Average
17.6%
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 | 16.5% | 0.2% | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 16.7% | 0.1% | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 16.6% | 1.6% | -8.7% |
| 2022 | 18.2% | 1.6% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 19.8% | 0.6% | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 19.2% | 2.4% | +14.4% |
| 2019 | 16.8% | 1.5% | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 18.3% | 0.1% | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 18.1% | 2.8% | +18.6% |
| 2016 | 15.3% | 2.2% | +16.8% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Unemployment
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