Flag of ly

Libya Annual Unemployment Rate

Libya's annual unemployment rate fell to 18.61% in 2024, down from 18.75% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.14% from the previous year. Libya has the 10th highest annual unemployment rate. Within Africa, it ranks 9th out of 53 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1991-2024)

(in %)
Year Annual Unemployment Rate (%)
2024 18.61%
2023 18.75%
2022 19.28%
2021 19.64%
2020 19.61%
2019 19.05%
2018 18.84%
2017 19.02%
2016 19.52%
2015 19.68%
2014 19.31%
2013 19.33%
2012 19.03%
2011 19.48%
2010 19.28%
2009 19.25%
2008 19.01%
2007 18.75%
2006 18.78%
2005 18.64%
2004 18.91%
2003 19.05%
2002 19.25%
2001 19.23%
2000 19.2%
1999 19.33%
1998 19.28%
1997 19.44%
1996 19.3%
1995 19.44%
1994 19.35%
1993 19%
1992 18.8%
1991 18.54%
Libya Annual Unemployment Rate : Definition
Annual Unemployment Rate measures the percentage of Libya's labor force that is looking for work but does not have a job.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Female Labor Force Rate 32.84% 33.15% 2024