Countries with the Highest Female Unemployment (2022)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2022
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West Bank and Gaza leads with female unemployment (%) of 40.0%.
Eswatini ranks #2 at 36.0%.
Djibouti ranks #3 at 35.4%.
South Africa ranks #4 at 34.0%.
Yemen, Rep. ranks #5 at 30.3%.
Top 25 Countries by Female Unemployment (%)
| # | Country | Female Unemployment (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  West Bank and Gaza | 40.0% | 2022 |
| 2 |  Eswatini | 36.0% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Djibouti | 35.4% | 2025 |
| 4 |  South Africa | 34.0% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Yemen, Rep. | 30.3% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Iraq | 30.1% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Gabon | 28.6% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Botswana | 27.9% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Syrian Arab Republic | 26.1% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Libya | 25.2% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Afghanistan | 25.0% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 24.6% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Jordan | 23.3% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Congo, Rep. | 21.1% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Algeria | 20.6% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Tunisia | 20.4% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Lesotho | 18.4% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Namibia | 18.4% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Haiti | 18.0% | 2025 |
| 20 |  St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 16.0% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Iran, Islamic Rep. | 15.6% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Egypt, Arab Rep. | 15.3% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Mauritania | 14.7% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Lebanon | 14.5% | 2023 |
| 25 |  Angola | 14.3% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest female unemployment (%) in 2022?
West Bank and Gaza has the highest female unemployment (%) at 40.0% in 2022.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 187 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.