Tunisia—Unemployment Rate (%)
Tunisia's unemployment rate was 16.4% in 2023, ranking #4 out of 107 countries. This represents a +7.9% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 18.9% (2011) and the lowest was 12.4% (2007). Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.4% | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 15.2% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 16.2% | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 17.4% | +16.8% |
| 2019 | 14.9% | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 15.5% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 15.5% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 15.5% | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 15.4% | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 15.0% | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 15.3% | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 16.7% | -11.6% |
| 2011 | 18.9% | +45.4% |
| 2010 | 13.0% | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 13.3% | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 12.4% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 12.4% | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 12.5% | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 12.8% | -9.9% |
| 2004 | 14.2% | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 14.5% | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 15.3% | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 15.1% | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 15.7% |
Top Countries — Unemployment Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudan | 61.3% | 2026 |
| 2 | South Africa | 32.5% | 2026 |
| 3 | Jordan | 21.3% | 2026 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 15.2% | 2025 |
| 5 | Georgia | 13.9% | 2026 |
| 6 | Armenia | 12.8% | 2026 |
| 7 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 12.6% | 2026 |
| 8 | Morocco | 12.2% | 2026 |
| 9 | North Macedonia | 11.5% | 2026 |
| 10 | Panama | 10.4% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
The unemployment rate as a percentage of the total labor force. Measures the share of the labor force that is without work but actively seeking employment and available to work.
Methodology
Most countries follow the International Labour Organization (ILO) definition: unemployed persons are those of working age who are without work, have actively sought work in the past four weeks, and are available to take up work. The labor force includes both employed and unemployed persons. The IMF compiles data from national labor force surveys and administrative records.
Unit
Percent of labor force