Unemployment Rate (%) by Country
As of 2026, Sudan leads globally in unemployment rate (%) at 59.5%, followed by South Africa, Jordan, Tunisia. At the lower end, Thailand, Andorra, Macao rank among the lowest. The global median is 5.0% (India). This indicator falls under the "Fiscal & Monetary" category and is sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook. Data is available for 107 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Unemployment Rate (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sudan | 59.5% | 2026 |
| 2 |  South Africa | 33.2% | 2026 |
| 3 |  Jordan | 21.3% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 15.2% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Georgia | 13.9% | 2026 |
| 6 |  Armenia | 12.8% | 2026 |
| 7 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 12.2% | 2026 |
| 8 |  Morocco | 12.2% | 2026 |
| 9 |  North Macedonia | 11.5% | 2026 |
| 10 |  Finland | 10.2% | 2026 |
| 11 |  Ukraine | 10.2% | 2026 |
| 12 |  Spain | 9.8% | 2026 |
| 13 |  Chile | 9.5% | 2026 |
| 14 |  Bahamas | 9.3% | 2026 |
| 15 |  Iran | 9.2% | 2026 |
| 16 |  Panama | 9.1% | 2026 |
| 17 |  Suriname | 9.0% | 2026 |
| 18 |  Colombia | 9.0% | 2026 |
| 19 |  Albania | 8.7% | 2026 |
| 20 |  Serbia | 8.6% | 2026 |
| 21 |  Cabo Verde | 8.5% | 2026 |
| 22 |  Sweden | 8.5% | 2026 |
| 23 |  France | 8.4% | 2026 |
| 24 |  Türkiye | 8.2% | 2026 |
| 25 |  Greece | 8.0% | 2026 |
| 26 |  Argentina | 7.6% | 2026 |
| 27 |  Uruguay | 7.5% | 2026 |
| 28 |  Egypt | 7.3% | 2025 |
| 29 |  Barbados | 7.3% | 2026 |
| 30 |  Honduras | 7.1% | 2026 |
| 31 |  Costa Rica | 7.0% | 2026 |
| 32 |  Pakistan | 6.9% | 2026 |
| 33 |  Estonia | 6.8% | 2026 |
| 34 |  Lithuania | 6.8% | 2026 |
| 35 |  Latvia | 6.7% | 2026 |
| 36 |  Romania | 6.5% | 2026 |
| 37 |  Canada | 6.5% | 2026 |
| 38 |  Luxembourg | 6.4% | 2026 |
| 39 |  Belgium | 6.2% | 2026 |
| 40 |  Brazil | 6.2% | 2026 |
| 41 |  Mauritius | 6.0% | 2026 |
| 42 |  Portugal | 5.9% | 2026 |
| 43 |  Slovakia | 5.8% | 2026 |
| 44 |  Austria | 5.7% | 2026 |
| 45 |  Bahrain | 5.6% | 2025 |
| 46 |  Italy | 5.6% | 2026 |
| 47 |  New Zealand | 5.4% | 2026 |
| 48 |  Puerto Rico | 5.4% | 2026 |
| 49 |  Philippines | 5.4% | 2026 |
| 50 |  Dominican Republic | 5.3% | 2026 |
| 51 |  United Kingdom | 5.3% | 2026 |
| 52 |  Azerbaijan | 5.3% | 2026 |
| 53 |  China | 5.1% | 2026 |
| 54 |  India | 5.0% | 2026 |
| 55 |  Peru | 5.0% | 2026 |
| 56 |  Fiji | 5.0% | 2026 |
| 57 |  Ireland | 5.0% | 2026 |
| 58 |  Mongolia | 5.0% | 2026 |
| 59 |  Iceland | 4.8% | 2026 |
| 60 |  Indonesia | 4.7% | 2026 |
| 61 |  Brunei | 4.7% | 2026 |
| 62 |  Paraguay | 4.7% | 2026 |
| 63 |  Norway | 4.6% | 2026 |
| 64 |  Kazakhstan | 4.6% | 2026 |
| 65 |  Bolivia | 4.5% | 2026 |
| 66 |  Hungary | 4.5% | 2026 |
| 67 |  Croatia | 4.5% | 2026 |
| 68 |  San Marino | 4.4% | 2026 |
| 69 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 4.4% | 2026 |
| 70 |  Australia | 4.4% | 2026 |
| 71 |  El Salvador | 4.3% | 2026 |
| 72 |  Uzbekistan | 4.3% | 2026 |
| 73 |  United States | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 74 |  Cyprus | 4.0% | 2026 |
| 75 |  Germany | 4.0% | 2026 |
| 76 |  Netherlands | 4.0% | 2026 |
| 77 |  Kyrgyzstan | 4.0% | 2026 |
| 78 |  Sri Lanka | 3.9% | 2026 |
| 79 |  Slovenia | 3.9% | 2026 |
| 80 |  Aruba | 3.9% | 2026 |
| 81 |  Hong Kong | 3.8% | 2026 |
| 82 |  Moldova | 3.8% | 2026 |
| 83 |  Jamaica | 3.4% | 2025 |
| 84 |  Bulgaria | 3.4% | 2026 |
| 85 |  Poland | 3.2% | 2026 |
| 86 |  Saudi Arabia | 3.2% | 2025 |
| 87 |  Ecuador | 3.1% | 2026 |
| 88 |  Nicaragua | 3.1% | 2026 |
| 89 |  Israel | 3.1% | 2026 |
| 90 |  Malta | 3.0% | 2026 |
| 91 |  Switzerland | 3.0% | 2026 |
| 92 |  Denmark | 3.0% | 2026 |
| 93 |  Czechia | 3.0% | 2026 |
| 94 |  Malaysia | 3.0% | 2026 |
| 95 |  Mexico | 2.8% | 2026 |
| 96 |  South Korea | 2.8% | 2026 |
| 97 |  Seychelles | 2.6% | 2026 |
| 98 |  Belarus | 2.5% | 2026 |
| 99 |  Japan | 2.5% | 2026 |
| 100 |  Liechtenstein | 2.3% | 2026 |
| 101 |  Russia | 2.2% | 2026 |
| 102 |  Vietnam | 2.1% | 2026 |
| 103 |  Singapore | 2.1% | 2026 |
| 104 |  Belize | 2.0% | 2026 |
| 105 |  Macao | 1.7% | 2026 |
| 106 |  Andorra | 1.5% | 2026 |
| 107 |  Thailand | 1.0% | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest unemployment rate (%) in 2026?
Sudan ranks #1 with unemployment rate (%) of 59.5% as of 2026, based on data from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Which country has the lowest unemployment rate (%)?
Thailand ranks last (#107) with 1.0% as of 2026.
What is the global median for unemployment rate (%)?
The median value is 5.0% (India, ranked #54 out of 107 countries).
How many countries report data for unemployment rate (%)?
107 countries have available data for unemployment rate (%). Data is sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and updated regularly.
What category does unemployment rate (%) belong to?
Unemployment Rate (%) is classified under the "Fiscal & Monetary" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.