Uganda Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Uganda unemployment rate for 2020 was 2.44%, a 0.72% increase from 2019.
- Uganda unemployment rate for 2019 was 1.72%, a 0.03% decline from 2018.
- Uganda unemployment rate for 2018 was 1.75%, a 0.04% decline from 2017.
- Uganda unemployment rate for 2017 was 1.79%, a 0.04% decline from 2016.
| Uganda Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2020 |
2.44% |
0.72% |
| 2019 |
1.72% |
-0.03% |
| 2018 |
1.75% |
-0.04% |
| 2017 |
1.79% |
-0.04% |
| 2016 |
1.83% |
-0.03% |
| 2015 |
1.86% |
-0.02% |
| 2014 |
1.88% |
-0.03% |
| 2013 |
1.91% |
-1.64% |
| 2012 |
3.55% |
-0.03% |
| 2011 |
3.58% |
-0.03% |
| 2010 |
3.61% |
0.01% |
| 2009 |
3.60% |
0.68% |
| 2008 |
2.92% |
0.39% |
| 2007 |
2.53% |
0.32% |
| 2006 |
2.21% |
0.31% |
| 2005 |
1.90% |
-0.79% |
| 2004 |
2.69% |
-0.91% |
| 2003 |
3.60% |
0.10% |
| 2002 |
3.50% |
0.36% |
| 2001 |
3.14% |
0.29% |
| 2000 |
2.85% |
0.27% |
| 1999 |
2.58% |
0.31% |
| 1998 |
2.27% |
0.26% |
| 1997 |
2.01% |
0.24% |
| 1996 |
1.77% |
0.22% |
| 1995 |
1.55% |
0.22% |
| 1994 |
1.33% |
0.20% |
| 1993 |
1.13% |
0.21% |
| 1992 |
0.92% |
-0.02% |
| 1991 |
0.94% |
-0.02% |
