Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
West Bank and Gaza Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
24.4%
As of 2022
YoY Change
-7.5%
2021 → 2022
Record High
27.5%
Recorded in 2002
Record Low
10.4%
Recorded in 1999
10-Year Average
24.1%
2013–2022
Data Range
1991–2022
32 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2022
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24.4% | 2.0% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 26.4% | 0.5% | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 25.9% | 0.6% | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 25.3% | 0.9% | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 26.3% | 0.6% | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 25.7% | 1.7% | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 23.9% | 0.9% | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 23.0% | 2.5% | +12.1% |
| 2014 | 20.5% | 0.6% | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 19.9% | 0.7% | +3.6% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2022
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
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