Namibia—Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #8 of 187
Latest Value
19.3%
2025
YoY Change
+0.7%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#8
of 187 countries
Maximum
23.4%
2016
Minimum
16.8%
2012
CAGR
-0.2%
26 years
Last
19.3%
Previous
19.2%
Highest
23.4%
Lowest
16.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19.3% | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 19.2% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 19.2% | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 19.6% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | 20.9% | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 21.0% | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 19.9% | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 19.9% | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 21.7% | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 23.4% | +12.3% |
| 2015 | 20.8% | +12.3% |
| 2014 | 18.5% | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 19.0% | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 16.8% | -13.9% |
| 2011 | 19.5% | -11.9% |
| 2010 | 22.1% | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 22.3% | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 22.0% | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 22.1% | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 21.8% | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 22.1% | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 22.1% | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 22.1% | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 21.5% | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 21.0% | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 20.3% |
Top Countries — Unemployment (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eswatini | 34.2% | 2025 |
| 2 | South Africa | 32.4% | 2025 |
| 3 | Djibouti | 26.0% | 2025 |
| 4 | Botswana | 24.5% | 2025 |
| 5 | West Bank and Gaza | 24.4% | 2022 |
| 6 | Gabon | 20.2% | 2025 |
| 7 | Congo, Rep. | 19.9% | 2025 |
| 8 | Namibia | 19.3% | 2025 |
| 9 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.9% | 2025 |
| 10 | Libya | 18.8% | 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 →