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Somalia Annual Unemployment Rate

Somalia's annual unemployment rate fell to 18.86% in 2024, down from 18.94% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.08% from the previous year. Somalia has the 9th highest annual unemployment rate. Within Africa, it ranks 8th out of 53 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1991-2024)

(in %)
Year Annual Unemployment Rate (%)
2024 18.86%
2023 18.94%
2022 19.05%
2021 19.66%
2020 19.41%
2019 18.83%
2018 18.74%
2017 18.52%
2016 18.58%
2015 18.6%
2014 18.86%
2013 19.01%
2012 19.1%
2011 19.05%
2010 19.03%
2009 19.01%
2008 19%
2007 18.98%
2006 19%
2005 19%
2004 18.99%
2003 19.08%
2002 19.08%
2001 19.08%
2000 18.98%
1999 19.16%
1998 19.17%
1997 19.27%
1996 19.65%
1995 19.75%
1994 19.97%
1993 19.49%
1992 19.54%
1991 19.32%
Somalia Annual Unemployment Rate : Definition
Annual Unemployment Rate measures the percentage of Somalia's labor force that is looking for work but does not have a job.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Female Labor Force Rate 20.94% 20.94% 2024