West Bank and Gaza—Female Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #1 of 187
Latest Value
40.0%
2022
YoY Change
-5.9%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#1
of 187 countries
Maximum
42.5%
2021
Minimum
8.0%
2000
CAGR
+7.6%
23 years
Last
40.0%
Previous
42.5%
Highest
42.5%
Lowest
8.0%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40.0% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 42.5% | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 39.8% | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 40.9% | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 41.6% | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 42.5% | +12.7% |
| 2016 | 37.7% | +10.5% |
| 2015 | 34.1% | +30.8% |
| 2014 | 26.1% | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 27.3% | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 25.9% | +15.9% |
| 2011 | 22.4% | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 21.6% | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 20.1% | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 19.6% | +35.3% |
| 2007 | 14.5% | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 13.0% | -22.0% |
| 2005 | 16.7% | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 14.9% | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 15.2% | +18.3% |
| 2002 | 12.8% | +27.4% |
| 2001 | 10.1% | +25.5% |
| 2000 | 8.0% |
Top Countries — Female Unemployment (%)
| # | Country | Value | 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 |
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 →