Latin America & Caribbean
Nicaragua Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
5.0%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+1.2%
2024 → 2025
Record High
8.2%
Recorded in 2009
Record Low
3.3%
Recorded in 2017
10-Year Average
5.0%
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 | 5.0% | 0.1% | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 5.0% | 0.3% | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 4.7% | 0.3% | -5.5% |
| 2022 | 5.0% | 1.1% | -18.2% |
| 2021 | 6.1% | 0.1% | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 6.2% | 0.7% | +13.2% |
| 2019 | 5.5% | 0.3% | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 5.2% | 1.9% | +57.6% |
| 2017 | 3.3% | 0.6% | -15.4% |
| 2016 | 3.9% | 0.8% | -17.0% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Latin America & Caribbean · Unemployment
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