Saudi Arabia Unemployment Rate (1991-2024)

Saudi Arabia unemployment rate for 2024 was 3.90%, a 0.11% decline from 2023.
  • Saudi Arabia unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.01%, a 1.58% decline from 2022.
  • Saudi Arabia unemployment rate for 2022 was 5.59%, a 1.03% decline from 2021.
  • Saudi Arabia unemployment rate for 2021 was 6.62%, a 1.04% decline from 2020.
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.