Countries with the Lowest Unemployment Rates (2026)
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook·25 countries·Updated 2026
Low unemployment signals a healthy, productive economy. Here are the 25 countries with the lowest unemployment rates in 2026.
Thailand leads with unemployment rate (%) of 1.0%.
Andorra ranks #2 at 1.1%.
Macao SAR, China ranks #3 at 1.7%.
Singapore ranks #4 at 2.0%.
Viet Nam ranks #5 at 2.1%.
Bottom 25 Countries by Unemployment Rate (%)
| # | Country | Unemployment Rate (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Thailand | 1.0% | 2026 |
| 2 |  Andorra | 1.1% | 2026 |
| 3 |  Macao SAR, China | 1.7% | 2026 |
| 4 |  Singapore | 2.0% | 2026 |
| 5 |  Viet Nam | 2.1% | 2026 |
| 6 |  Russian Federation | 2.4% | 2026 |
| 7 |  Japan | 2.5% | 2026 |
| 8 |  Seychelles | 2.6% | 2026 |
| 9 |  Belize | 2.6% | 2026 |
| 10 |  Mexico | 2.7% | 2026 |
| 11 |  Nicaragua | 2.7% | 2026 |
| 12 |  Korea, Rep. | 2.8% | 2026 |
| 13 |  Denmark | 2.9% | 2026 |
| 14 |  Belarus | 2.9% | 2026 |
| 15 |  Czechia | 3.0% | 2026 |
| 16 |  Malaysia | 3.0% | 2026 |
| 17 |  Malta | 3.0% | 2026 |
| 18 |  Switzerland | 3.0% | 2026 |
| 19 |  Ecuador | 3.1% | 2026 |
| 20 |  Israel | 3.2% | 2026 |
| 21 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 3.3% | 2026 |
| 22 |  Jamaica | 3.4% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Bulgaria | 3.4% | 2026 |
| 24 |  Poland | 3.4% | 2026 |
| 25 |  Saudi Arabia | 3.5% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the lowest unemployment rate (%) in 2026?
Thailand has the lowest unemployment rate (%) at 1.0% in 2026.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 25 countries out of 107 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.