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Djibouti Annual Unemployment Rate

Djibouti's annual unemployment rate fell to 25.88% in 2024, down from 26.15% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.27% from the previous year. Djibouti has the 3rd highest annual unemployment rate. Other top countries are Eswatini, South Africa, Palestinian Territories and Botswana.

Yearly Historical Data (1991-2024)

(in %)
Year Annual Unemployment Rate (%)
2024 25.88%
2023 26.15%
2022 26.31%
2021 27.67%
2020 27.71%
2019 26.26%
2018 26.18%
2017 26.06%
2016 25.99%
2015 26.07%
2014 26.17%
2013 26.16%
2012 26.19%
2011 26.31%
2010 26.37%
2009 26.33%
2008 26.19%
2007 26.3%
2006 26.39%
2005 26.45%
2004 26.45%
2003 26.49%
2002 26.59%
2001 26.6%
2000 26.66%
1999 26.74%
1998 27.01%
1997 27.16%
1996 27.15%
1995 27.28%
1994 27.1%
1993 26.73%
1992 25.98%
1991 25.67%
Djibouti Annual Unemployment Rate : Definition
Annual Unemployment Rate measures the percentage of Djibouti's labor force that is looking for work but does not have a job.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Female Labor Force Rate 18.72% 18.67% 2024