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Gabon Annual Unemployment Rate

Gabon's annual unemployment rate fell to 20.06% in 2024, down from 20.28% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.22% from the previous year. Gabon has the 6th highest annual unemployment rate. Within Africa, it ranks 5th out of 53 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1991-2024)

(in %)
Year Annual Unemployment Rate (%)
2024 20.06%
2023 20.28%
2022 20.4%
2021 21.22%
2020 21.27%
2019 20.36%
2018 20.44%
2017 20.3%
2016 20.13%
2015 19.98%
2014 19.92%
2013 19.79%
2012 19.73%
2011 19.94%
2010 20.39%
2009 19.75%
2008 19.19%
2007 18.26%
2006 17.78%
2005 16.91%
2004 17.09%
2003 17.12%
2002 17.35%
2001 17.76%
2000 17.79%
1999 17.57%
1998 17.18%
1997 17.2%
1996 17.35%
1995 17.41%
1994 17.79%
1993 17.78%
1992 17.73%
1991 17.28%
Gabon Annual Unemployment Rate : Definition
Annual Unemployment Rate measures the percentage of Gabon's labor force that is looking for work but does not have a job.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Female Labor Force Rate 41.75% 41.86% 2024