Colombia Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Colombia unemployment rate for 2019 was 9.71%, a 0.6% increase from 2018.
- Colombia unemployment rate for 2018 was 9.11%, a 0.24% increase from 2017.
- Colombia unemployment rate for 2017 was 8.87%, a 0.18% increase from 2016.
- Colombia unemployment rate for 2016 was 8.69%, a 0.39% increase from 2015.
Colombia Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2019 |
9.71% |
0.60% |
2018 |
9.11% |
0.24% |
2017 |
8.87% |
0.18% |
2016 |
8.69% |
0.39% |
2015 |
8.30% |
-0.27% |
2014 |
8.57% |
-0.48% |
2013 |
9.05% |
-0.69% |
2012 |
9.74% |
-0.37% |
2011 |
10.11% |
-0.87% |
2010 |
10.98% |
-1.08% |
2009 |
12.07% |
0.79% |
2008 |
11.27% |
0.07% |
2007 |
11.20% |
-0.32% |
2006 |
11.53% |
-0.34% |
2005 |
11.87% |
-1.85% |
2004 |
13.72% |
-0.47% |
2003 |
14.19% |
-1.44% |
2002 |
15.63% |
0.59% |
2001 |
15.04% |
-5.48% |
2000 |
20.52% |
0.46% |
1999 |
20.06% |
5.06% |
1998 |
15.00% |
2.86% |
1997 |
12.14% |
0.33% |
1996 |
11.81% |
3.09% |
1995 |
8.72% |
0.47% |
1994 |
8.25% |
0.45% |
1993 |
7.80% |
-1.64% |
1992 |
9.44% |
-0.68% |
1991 |
10.12% |
-0.68% |