Unemployment Rate of Equatorial Guinea
Updated on May 15, 2023.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the total unemployment rate of Equatorial Guinea was 8.69% in 2022, a difference of -0.46 points from 2021; and the total labor force of Equatorial Guinea in 2022 was 566,927. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 7.92% and 9.74% 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 Equatorial Guinea for 1991-2022.
See also: Youth Unemployment Rate of Equatorial Guinea.
Data Source: World Bank.
Unemployment Rate of Equatorial Guinea (%)
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Unemployment Rate of Equatorial Guinea
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| Year | Total Unempl.(%) | Male Unempl.(%) | Female Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7.42 | 6.98 | 7.98 |
| 1992 | 7.57 | 7.13 | 8.13 |
| 1993 | 7.68 | 7.24 | 8.22 |
| 1994 | 7.75 | 7.31 | 8.32 |
| 1995 | 7.80 | 7.35 | 8.39 |
| 1996 | 7.90 | 7.42 | 8.52 |
| 1997 | 7.98 | 7.48 | 8.63 |
| 1998 | 7.99 | 7.48 | 8.65 |
| 1999 | 8.01 | 7.50 | 8.67 |
| 2000 | 8.00 | 7.50 | 8.65 |
| 2001 | 8.11 | 7.47 | 8.93 |
| 2002 | 8.18 | 7.51 | 9.05 |
| 2003 | 8.21 | 7.48 | 9.16 |
| 2004 | 8.13 | 7.38 | 9.11 |
| 2005 | 8.11 | 7.31 | 9.16 |
| 2006 | 8.04 | 7.23 | 9.11 |
| 2007 | 7.99 | 7.17 | 9.07 |
| 2008 | 7.94 | 7.12 | 9.04 |
| 2009 | 8.06 | 7.18 | 9.24 |
| 2010 | 8.40 | 7.41 | 9.72 |
| 2011 | 8.30 | 7.33 | 9.60 |
| 2012 | 8.19 | 7.25 | 9.47 |
| 2013 | 8.08 | 7.20 | 9.28 |
| 2014 | 8.10 | 7.27 | 9.23 |
| 2015 | 8.21 | 7.41 | 9.30 |
| 2016 | 8.23 | 7.46 | 9.28 |
| 2017 | 8.26 | 7.55 | 9.24 |
| 2018 | 8.20 | 7.54 | 9.11 |
| 2019 | 8.28 | 7.63 | 9.18 |
| 2020 | 9.30 | 8.70 | 10.12 |
| 2021 | 9.15 | 8.41 | 10.15 |
| 2022 | 8.69 | 7.92 | 9.74 |