South Asia Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- South Asia unemployment rate for 2019 was 5.11%, a 0.05% increase from 2018.
- South Asia unemployment rate for 2018 was 5.06%, a 0.07% decline from 2017.
- South Asia unemployment rate for 2017 was 5.13%, a 0.06% decline from 2016.
- South Asia unemployment rate for 2016 was 5.18%, a 0.03% decline from 2015.
| South Asia Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2019 |
5.11% |
0.05% |
| 2018 |
5.06% |
-0.07% |
| 2017 |
5.13% |
-0.06% |
| 2016 |
5.18% |
-0.03% |
| 2015 |
5.21% |
0.14% |
| 2014 |
5.07% |
-0.17% |
| 2013 |
5.23% |
0.18% |
| 2012 |
5.06% |
0.12% |
| 2011 |
4.94% |
0.03% |
| 2010 |
4.91% |
-0.11% |
| 2009 |
5.02% |
0.30% |
| 2008 |
4.72% |
-0.02% |
| 2007 |
4.74% |
-0.11% |
| 2006 |
4.85% |
-0.21% |
| 2005 |
5.05% |
-0.07% |
| 2004 |
5.12% |
-0.05% |
| 2003 |
5.17% |
0.03% |
| 2002 |
5.15% |
0.10% |
| 2001 |
5.05% |
0.03% |
| 2000 |
5.02% |
-0.03% |
| 1999 |
5.05% |
0.05% |
| 1998 |
5.00% |
-0.01% |
| 1997 |
5.02% |
-0.02% |
| 1996 |
5.04% |
-0.01% |
| 1995 |
5.04% |
0.00% |
| 1994 |
5.04% |
0.00% |
| 1993 |
5.04% |
0.09% |
| 1992 |
4.95% |
0.04% |
| 1991 |
4.91% |
0.04% |
