Cameroon Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Cameroon unemployment rate for 2019 was 3.38%, a 0.02% increase from 2018.
- Cameroon unemployment rate for 2018 was 3.36%, a 0.06% decline from 2017.
- Cameroon unemployment rate for 2017 was 3.41%, a 0.06% decline from 2016.
- Cameroon unemployment rate for 2016 was 3.47%, a 0.03% decline from 2015.
Cameroon Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2019 |
3.38% |
0.02% |
2018 |
3.36% |
-0.06% |
2017 |
3.41% |
-0.06% |
2016 |
3.47% |
-0.03% |
2015 |
3.51% |
-0.03% |
2014 |
3.53% |
-0.18% |
2013 |
3.71% |
-0.13% |
2012 |
3.84% |
-0.13% |
2011 |
3.97% |
-0.14% |
2010 |
4.11% |
0.34% |
2009 |
3.77% |
0.47% |
2008 |
3.30% |
0.23% |
2007 |
3.06% |
-0.63% |
2006 |
3.69% |
-0.71% |
2005 |
4.40% |
-0.74% |
2004 |
5.14% |
-0.79% |
2003 |
5.92% |
-0.78% |
2002 |
6.70% |
-0.76% |
2001 |
7.46% |
-0.13% |
2000 |
7.59% |
-0.15% |
1999 |
7.74% |
-0.05% |
1998 |
7.79% |
-0.13% |
1997 |
7.92% |
-0.14% |
1996 |
8.06% |
0.02% |
1995 |
8.04% |
0.01% |
1994 |
8.03% |
0.03% |
1993 |
8.00% |
0.15% |
1992 |
7.85% |
0.07% |
1991 |
7.78% |
0.07% |