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 2019 was 9.06%, a 0.03% increase from 2018.
- Gambia unemployment rate for 2018 was 9.03%, a 0.11% decline from 2017.
- Gambia unemployment rate for 2017 was 9.14%, a 0.11% decline from 2016.
- Gambia unemployment rate for 2016 was 9.25%, a 0.06% decline from 2015.
| Gambia Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2019 |
9.06% |
0.03% |
| 2018 |
9.03% |
-0.11% |
| 2017 |
9.14% |
-0.11% |
| 2016 |
9.25% |
-0.06% |
| 2015 |
9.31% |
-0.05% |
| 2014 |
9.37% |
-0.08% |
| 2013 |
9.44% |
0.02% |
| 2012 |
9.42% |
0.02% |
| 2011 |
9.40% |
0.00% |
| 2010 |
9.40% |
0.08% |
| 2009 |
9.31% |
0.35% |
| 2008 |
8.96% |
-0.05% |
| 2007 |
9.01% |
-0.16% |
| 2006 |
9.17% |
-0.18% |
| 2005 |
9.35% |
-0.09% |
| 2004 |
9.43% |
-0.07% |
| 2003 |
9.50% |
0.01% |
| 2002 |
9.49% |
0.07% |
| 2001 |
9.42% |
0.00% |
| 2000 |
9.42% |
-0.03% |
| 1999 |
9.45% |
0.07% |
| 1998 |
9.38% |
-0.01% |
| 1997 |
9.39% |
-0.02% |
| 1996 |
9.40% |
0.02% |
| 1995 |
9.38% |
0.01% |
| 1994 |
9.38% |
0.02% |
| 1993 |
9.35% |
0.13% |
| 1992 |
9.22% |
0.07% |
| 1991 |
9.15% |
0.07% |
