The global unemployment rate varies by region, with factors like economic growth, inflation, and labor market conditions influencing trends. Developed economies often show lower rates, while developing regions face higher unemployment due to structural issues.

World Urban Unemployment Rates: Colombia Reaches 15%, Highlighting Labor Struggles
In 2021, Colombia's urban unemployment rate hit 15%, reflecting challenges in its labor market and economic health.

World Rural Unemployment Rates: South Africa Faces 34.7% Amid Economic Inequalities
South Africa’s rural unemployment rate hit 34.7%, driven by post-apartheid inequalities, limited job access, and skill gaps.

World Unemployment Rates for Men: Georgia Hits 29% Amid Economic Shifts
In 2020, Georgia faced a 29% unemployment rate, driven by economic restructuring and the impact of the global pandemic.

World Unemployment Rates for Women: Colombia’s Rate Hits 18.6% Amid Economic Challenges
Colombia’s 18.6% female unemployment rate highlights economic instability and unequal access to education for young women.

World Unemployment Rates: Argentina’s Rate Hits 7.93%
Argentina faced a 7.93% unemployment rate in 2021, driven by economic instability and rising inflation in recent years.

World Unemployment Rates for People Below With Primary School
In 2020, South Africa saw a 34.4% unemployment rate for ages 15-64 with primary education, highlighting inequality and labor challenges.

Global Unemployment Rates: Education, Economic Stability, and Key Challenges
Explore global unemployment trends, including the impact of education, economic instability, and high rates in countries like Colombia.

Data on countries around the world for those aged 15-64, underemployed less than 35 hours a week, and with less than primary education (the ratio of working-age people with primary education to the employed population), along with a graph of the top countries
Abstract Moldova’s 63.4% underemployment rate in 2021 for individuals aged 15-64 with primary school or less highlights ...

Data on underemployment (less than 35 hours per week) for 15-64 year olds and rural areas (ratio of working-age rural employment population) for countries around the world, with a graph of the top countries
Abstract Data from 2021 shows that Peru has the highest employment rate among 15-64 year olds with primary school educat...

Data on underemployment (less than 35 hours per week) for men aged 15-64 around the world (percentage of working-age males in the workforce) and a graph of the top countries
Abstract In terms of employment, Thailand’s high underemployment rate of 18.6% reflects structural challenges in the lab...