Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Libya Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
18.8%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-1.7%
2024 → 2025
Record High
19.8%
Recorded in 2021
Record Low
18.6%
Recorded in 1991
10-Year Average
19.2%
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 | 18.8% | 0.3% | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 19.1% | 0.4% | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 18.7% | 0.5% | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 19.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 19.8% | 0.1% | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 19.7% | 0.6% | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 19.1% | 0.2% | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 18.9% | 0.2% | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 19.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 19.6% | 0.1% | -0.7% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Unemployment
