Unemployment Rate 1991-2024
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- unemployment rate for 2022 was 3.39%, a 0.01% increase from 2021.
- unemployment rate for 2021 was 3.38%, a 0.09% increase from 2020.
- unemployment rate for 2020 was 3.29%, a 0.27% increase from 2019.
- unemployment rate for 2019 was 3.02%, a 0.01% increase from 2018.
| Similar Country Ranking |
| Country Name |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
| Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2022 |
3.39% |
0.01% |
| 2021 |
3.38% |
0.09% |
| 2020 |
3.29% |
0.27% |
| 2019 |
3.02% |
0.01% |
| 2018 |
3.01% |
0.03% |
| 2017 |
2.97% |
0.01% |
| 2016 |
2.97% |
-0.04% |
| 2015 |
3.01% |
-0.01% |
| 2014 |
3.01% |
-0.04% |
| 2013 |
3.05% |
-0.19% |
| 2012 |
3.24% |
0.15% |
| 2011 |
3.09% |
-0.05% |
| 2010 |
3.14% |
-0.15% |
| 2009 |
3.29% |
0.15% |
| 2008 |
3.15% |
0.04% |
| 2007 |
3.11% |
0.10% |
| 2006 |
3.01% |
-0.02% |
| 2005 |
3.02% |
-0.43% |
| 2004 |
3.46% |
-0.11% |
| 2003 |
3.57% |
-0.03% |
| 2002 |
3.60% |
-0.03% |
| 2001 |
3.63% |
-0.05% |
| 2000 |
3.67% |
0.27% |
| 1999 |
3.40% |
-0.05% |
| 1998 |
3.45% |
-0.01% |
| 1997 |
3.46% |
0.17% |
| 1996 |
3.29% |
0.06% |
| 1995 |
3.23% |
0.07% |
| 1994 |
3.16% |
-0.03% |
| 1993 |
3.18% |
0.11% |
| 1992 |
3.07% |
-0.13% |
| 1991 |
3.20% |
-0.13% |
