Dominican Republic Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Dominican Republic unemployment rate for 2019 was 5.85%, a 0.11% increase from 2018.
- Dominican Republic unemployment rate for 2018 was 5.74%, a 0.09% decline from 2017.
- Dominican Republic unemployment rate for 2017 was 5.83%, a 1.45% decline from 2016.
- Dominican Republic unemployment rate for 2016 was 7.28%, a 0.32% decline from 2015.
Dominican Republic Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2019 |
5.85% |
0.11% |
2018 |
5.74% |
-0.09% |
2017 |
5.83% |
-1.45% |
2016 |
7.28% |
-0.32% |
2015 |
7.61% |
0.89% |
2014 |
6.72% |
-0.63% |
2013 |
7.35% |
0.63% |
2012 |
6.72% |
0.64% |
2011 |
6.09% |
0.88% |
2010 |
5.21% |
-0.26% |
2009 |
5.47% |
0.70% |
2008 |
4.76% |
-0.39% |
2007 |
5.16% |
-0.50% |
2006 |
5.66% |
-0.93% |
2005 |
6.59% |
0.28% |
2004 |
6.30% |
-0.64% |
2003 |
6.94% |
0.16% |
2002 |
6.78% |
-0.48% |
2001 |
7.26% |
0.83% |
2000 |
6.43% |
-0.02% |
1999 |
6.45% |
0.05% |
1998 |
6.40% |
0.00% |
1997 |
6.40% |
-0.01% |
1996 |
6.42% |
0.02% |
1995 |
6.40% |
0.01% |
1994 |
6.39% |
0.02% |
1993 |
6.37% |
0.10% |
1992 |
6.27% |
0.05% |
1991 |
6.22% |
0.05% |