Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Yemen, Rep. Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
17.3%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+2.1%
2024 → 2025
Record High
18.6%
Recorded in 2017
Record Low
8.3%
Recorded in 1994
10-Year Average
17.7%
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 | 17.3% | 0.4% | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 17.0% | 0.0% | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 16.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 17.2% | 1.1% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 18.3% | 0.3% | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 18.0% | 0.8% | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 17.2% | 0.4% | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 17.6% | 1.0% | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 18.6% | 0.2% | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 18.4% | 0.5% | +2.9% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Unemployment
Similar Rankings
Global · Unemployment
