Cabo Verde Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Cabo Verde unemployment rate for 2019 was 12.25%, a 0.08% increase from 2018.
- Cabo Verde unemployment rate for 2018 was 12.17%, a 0.07% decline from 2017.
- Cabo Verde unemployment rate for 2017 was 12.24%, a 0.13% increase from 2016.
- Cabo Verde unemployment rate for 2016 was 12.11%, a 0.2% increase from 2015.
| Cabo Verde Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2019 |
12.25% |
0.08% |
| 2018 |
12.17% |
-0.07% |
| 2017 |
12.24% |
0.13% |
| 2016 |
12.11% |
0.20% |
| 2015 |
11.91% |
0.21% |
| 2014 |
11.70% |
0.19% |
| 2013 |
11.51% |
0.29% |
| 2012 |
11.22% |
0.28% |
| 2011 |
10.94% |
0.27% |
| 2010 |
10.67% |
0.08% |
| 2009 |
10.59% |
0.35% |
| 2008 |
10.24% |
-0.05% |
| 2007 |
10.29% |
-0.15% |
| 2006 |
10.44% |
-0.18% |
| 2005 |
10.62% |
-0.08% |
| 2004 |
10.70% |
-0.07% |
| 2003 |
10.77% |
0.01% |
| 2002 |
10.76% |
0.07% |
| 2001 |
10.69% |
0.00% |
| 2000 |
10.69% |
-0.02% |
| 1999 |
10.72% |
0.07% |
| 1998 |
10.65% |
-0.01% |
| 1997 |
10.66% |
-0.02% |
| 1996 |
10.67% |
0.02% |
| 1995 |
10.65% |
0.01% |
| 1994 |
10.65% |
0.02% |
| 1993 |
10.62% |
0.13% |
| 1992 |
10.49% |
0.07% |
| 1991 |
10.43% |
0.07% |
