Jordan Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Jordan unemployment rate for 2019 was 14.72%, a 0.24% decline from 2018.
- Jordan unemployment rate for 2018 was 14.96%, a 0.16% decline from 2017.
- Jordan unemployment rate for 2017 was 15.12%, a 0.16% decline from 2016.
- Jordan unemployment rate for 2016 was 15.28%, a 2.2% increase from 2015.
Jordan Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2019 |
14.72% |
-0.24% |
2018 |
14.96% |
-0.16% |
2017 |
15.12% |
-0.16% |
2016 |
15.28% |
2.20% |
2015 |
13.08% |
1.18% |
2014 |
11.90% |
-0.70% |
2013 |
12.60% |
0.40% |
2012 |
12.20% |
-0.70% |
2011 |
12.90% |
0.40% |
2010 |
12.50% |
-0.40% |
2009 |
12.90% |
0.20% |
2008 |
12.70% |
-0.40% |
2007 |
13.10% |
-0.90% |
2006 |
14.00% |
-0.80% |
2005 |
14.80% |
0.14% |
2004 |
14.66% |
0.16% |
2003 |
14.50% |
-0.80% |
2002 |
15.30% |
0.60% |
2001 |
14.70% |
1.00% |
2000 |
13.70% |
-0.04% |
1999 |
13.74% |
0.07% |
1998 |
13.66% |
-0.01% |
1997 |
13.68% |
-0.02% |
1996 |
13.70% |
-0.90% |
1995 |
14.60% |
-2.47% |
1994 |
17.07% |
-2.63% |
1993 |
19.70% |
0.22% |
1992 |
19.48% |
0.11% |
1991 |
19.37% |
0.11% |