Gambia Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Gambia unemployment rate for 2020 was 9.64%, a 0.7% increase from 2019.
- Gambia unemployment rate for 2019 was 8.94%, a 0.08% decline from 2018.
- Gambia unemployment rate for 2018 was 9.02%, a 0.1% decline from 2017.
- Gambia unemployment rate for 2017 was 9.12%, a 0.12% decline from 2016.
| Gambia Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2020 |
9.64% |
0.70% |
| 2019 |
8.94% |
-0.08% |
| 2018 |
9.02% |
-0.10% |
| 2017 |
9.12% |
-0.12% |
| 2016 |
9.24% |
-0.06% |
| 2015 |
9.30% |
-0.05% |
| 2014 |
9.35% |
-0.08% |
| 2013 |
9.43% |
0.01% |
| 2012 |
9.42% |
0.01% |
| 2011 |
9.41% |
0.00% |
| 2010 |
9.41% |
0.05% |
| 2009 |
9.36% |
0.31% |
| 2008 |
9.05% |
-0.07% |
| 2007 |
9.12% |
-0.14% |
| 2006 |
9.26% |
-0.15% |
| 2005 |
9.41% |
-0.09% |
| 2004 |
9.50% |
-0.06% |
| 2003 |
9.56% |
0.00% |
| 2002 |
9.56% |
0.05% |
| 2001 |
9.51% |
-0.02% |
| 2000 |
9.53% |
-0.04% |
| 1999 |
9.57% |
0.05% |
| 1998 |
9.52% |
0.00% |
| 1997 |
9.52% |
-0.01% |
| 1996 |
9.53% |
0.00% |
| 1995 |
9.53% |
0.00% |
| 1994 |
9.53% |
0.04% |
| 1993 |
9.49% |
0.12% |
| 1992 |
9.37% |
0.08% |
| 1991 |
9.29% |
0.08% |
