Unemployment Rate of Djibouti
Updated on May 15, 2023.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the total unemployment rate of Djibouti was 27.93% in 2022, a difference of -0.02 points from 2021; and the total labor force of Djibouti in 2022 was 244,880. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 23.78% and 37.88% 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 Djibouti for 1991-2022.
See also: Youth Unemployment Rate of Djibouti.
Data Source: World Bank.
Unemployment Rate of Djibouti (%)
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Male
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Unemployment Rate of Djibouti
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| Year | Total Unempl.(%) | Male Unempl.(%) | Female Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 29.89 | 27.75 | 38.16 |
| 1992 | 29.68 | 27.51 | 38.02 |
| 1993 | 29.75 | 27.50 | 38.20 |
| 1994 | 29.49 | 27.21 | 37.99 |
| 1995 | 29.43 | 27.09 | 38.03 |
| 1996 | 29.31 | 26.92 | 37.99 |
| 1997 | 29.12 | 26.69 | 37.88 |
| 1998 | 28.96 | 26.49 | 37.80 |
| 1999 | 28.76 | 26.25 | 37.68 |
| 2000 | 28.68 | 26.10 | 37.69 |
| 2001 | 28.52 | 25.90 | 37.61 |
| 2002 | 28.35 | 25.67 | 37.51 |
| 2003 | 28.22 | 25.47 | 37.44 |
| 2004 | 28.09 | 25.27 | 37.38 |
| 2005 | 27.95 | 25.05 | 37.30 |
| 2006 | 27.77 | 24.77 | 37.12 |
| 2007 | 27.62 | 24.51 | 36.99 |
| 2008 | 27.46 | 24.24 | 36.83 |
| 2009 | 27.40 | 24.07 | 36.82 |
| 2010 | 27.19 | 23.76 | 36.61 |
| 2011 | 26.97 | 23.46 | 36.42 |
| 2012 | 26.87 | 23.28 | 36.41 |
| 2013 | 26.71 | 23.05 | 36.33 |
| 2014 | 26.51 | 22.79 | 36.18 |
| 2015 | 26.34 | 22.54 | 36.07 |
| 2016 | 26.20 | 22.33 | 36.03 |
| 2017 | 26.06 | 22.11 | 35.97 |
| 2018 | 26.15 | 22.22 | 35.86 |
| 2019 | 26.32 | 22.41 | 35.86 |
| 2020 | 28.05 | 24.15 | 37.62 |
| 2021 | 27.95 | 23.85 | 37.90 |
| 2022 | 27.93 | 23.78 | 37.88 |