OECD members Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- OECD members unemployment rate for 2019 was 5.36%, a 0.09% decline from 2018.
- OECD members unemployment rate for 2018 was 5.44%, a 0.44% decline from 2017.
- OECD members unemployment rate for 2017 was 5.89%, a 0.53% decline from 2016.
- OECD members unemployment rate for 2016 was 6.42%, a 0.41% decline from 2015.
| OECD members Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2019 |
5.36% |
-0.09% |
| 2018 |
5.44% |
-0.44% |
| 2017 |
5.89% |
-0.53% |
| 2016 |
6.42% |
-0.41% |
| 2015 |
6.83% |
-0.58% |
| 2014 |
7.41% |
-0.52% |
| 2013 |
7.93% |
-0.08% |
| 2012 |
8.01% |
-0.02% |
| 2011 |
8.03% |
-0.40% |
| 2010 |
8.43% |
0.15% |
| 2009 |
8.28% |
2.14% |
| 2008 |
6.14% |
0.32% |
| 2007 |
5.81% |
-0.45% |
| 2006 |
6.27% |
-0.56% |
| 2005 |
6.83% |
-0.36% |
| 2004 |
7.19% |
-0.11% |
| 2003 |
7.30% |
0.12% |
| 2002 |
7.18% |
0.56% |
| 2001 |
6.62% |
-0.15% |
| 2000 |
6.78% |
-0.39% |
| 1999 |
7.17% |
-0.04% |
| 1998 |
7.21% |
-0.04% |
| 1997 |
7.24% |
-0.29% |
| 1996 |
7.53% |
-0.05% |
| 1995 |
7.58% |
-0.23% |
| 1994 |
7.81% |
0.08% |
| 1993 |
7.73% |
0.47% |
| 1992 |
7.26% |
0.53% |
| 1991 |
6.73% |
0.53% |
