Hong Kong SAR, China—Male Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #133 of 187
Latest Value
3.3%
2025
YoY Change
-7.9%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#133
of 187 countries
Maximum
9.2%
2003
Minimum
3.2%
2018
CAGR
-2.0%
26 years
Last
3.3%
Previous
3.6%
Highest
9.2%
Lowest
3.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.3% | -7.9% |
| 2024 | 3.6% | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 3.5% | -31.9% |
| 2022 | 5.1% | -16.6% |
| 2021 | 6.1% | -10.8% |
| 2020 | 6.9% | +94.6% |
| 2019 | 3.5% | +11.2% |
| 2018 | 3.2% | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 3.4% | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 3.7% | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 3.4% | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 3.6% | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 3.8% | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 3.8% | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 4.0% | -21.1% |
| 2010 | 5.1% | -16.8% |
| 2009 | 6.1% | +49.7% |
| 2008 | 4.1% | -10.7% |
| 2007 | 4.6% | -19.3% |
| 2006 | 5.6% | -13.6% |
| 2005 | 6.5% | -15.0% |
| 2004 | 7.7% | -16.1% |
| 2003 | 9.2% | +9.8% |
| 2002 | 8.4% | +39.0% |
| 2001 | 6.0% | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 5.6% |
Top Countries — Male Unemployment (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eswatini | 32.5% | 2025 |
| 2 | South Africa | 31.0% | 2025 |
| 3 | Djibouti | 21.8% | 2025 |
| 4 | Botswana | 21.5% | 2025 |
| 5 | West Bank and Gaza | 20.2% | 2022 |
| 6 | Namibia | 20.1% | 2025 |
| 7 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 19.5% | 2025 |
| 8 | Congo, Rep. | 18.7% | 2025 |
| 9 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 16.4% | 2025 |
| 10 | Yemen, Rep. | 16.3% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Methodology
Data compiled by ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), uri: https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/bulk/, publisher: ILOSTAT, type: external database, date accessed: January 17, 2026.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →