Unemployment Rate of Algeria
Updated on May 15, 2023.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the total unemployment rate of Algeria was 11.55% in 2022, a difference of -0.2 points from 2021; and the total labor force of Algeria in 2022 was 12,638,622. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 9.39% and 20.30% respectively in 2022.
The World Bank defines unemployment rate as "the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment".
The chart and table below shows the total, male, and female unemployment rates of Algeria for 1991-2022.
See also: Youth Unemployment Rate of Algeria.
Data Source: World Bank.
Unemployment Rate of Algeria (%)
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Unemployment Rate of Algeria
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| Year | Total Unempl.(%) | Male Unempl.(%) | Female Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 20.60 | 21.16 | 16.58 |
| 1992 | 24.38 | 24.90 | 20.72 |
| 1993 | 26.23 | 26.65 | 23.30 |
| 1994 | 27.74 | 28.03 | 25.72 |
| 1995 | 31.84 | 32.00 | 30.75 |
| 1996 | 28.52 | 28.52 | 28.50 |
| 1997 | 25.43 | 25.32 | 26.17 |
| 1998 | 26.64 | 26.56 | 27.16 |
| 1999 | 28.30 | 28.27 | 28.52 |
| 2000 | 29.77 | 29.78 | 29.72 |
| 2001 | 27.30 | 27.22 | 27.80 |
| 2002 | 25.90 | 25.71 | 27.04 |
| 2003 | 23.72 | 23.43 | 25.44 |
| 2004 | 17.65 | 17.55 | 18.20 |
| 2005 | 15.27 | 14.92 | 17.23 |
| 2006 | 12.27 | 11.73 | 15.22 |
| 2007 | 13.79 | 12.80 | 19.07 |
| 2008 | 11.33 | 10.12 | 17.66 |
| 2009 | 10.16 | 8.59 | 18.15 |
| 2010 | 9.96 | 8.14 | 19.16 |
| 2011 | 9.96 | 8.43 | 17.21 |
| 2012 | 10.97 | 9.60 | 17.06 |
| 2013 | 9.82 | 8.32 | 16.34 |
| 2014 | 10.21 | 9.02 | 15.69 |
| 2015 | 11.21 | 9.94 | 16.61 |
| 2016 | 10.20 | 8.21 | 18.31 |
| 2017 | 10.33 | 8.35 | 18.49 |
| 2018 | 10.42 | 8.44 | 18.59 |
| 2019 | 10.50 | 8.53 | 18.68 |
| 2020 | 12.25 | 10.21 | 20.80 |
| 2021 | 11.75 | 9.63 | 20.48 |
| 2022 | 11.55 | 9.39 | 20.30 |