Unemployment Rate of Gabon
Updated on May 15, 2023.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the total unemployment rate of Gabon was 21.47% in 2022, a difference of -0.37 points from 2021; and the total labor force of Gabon in 2022 was 725,373. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 16.19% and 29.41% 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 Gabon for 1991-2022.
See also: Youth Unemployment Rate of Gabon.
Data Source: World Bank.
Unemployment Rate of Gabon (%)
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Male
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Unemployment Rate of Gabon
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| Year | Total Unempl.(%) | Male Unempl.(%) | Female Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 17.80 | 18.87 | 16.13 |
| 1992 | 17.96 | 19.08 | 16.21 |
| 1993 | 17.78 | 18.92 | 15.99 |
| 1994 | 17.72 | 18.45 | 16.56 |
| 1995 | 17.62 | 17.94 | 17.11 |
| 1996 | 17.58 | 17.49 | 17.72 |
| 1997 | 17.46 | 16.96 | 18.26 |
| 1998 | 17.43 | 16.51 | 18.89 |
| 1999 | 17.61 | 16.25 | 19.75 |
| 2000 | 17.39 | 15.60 | 20.19 |
| 2001 | 17.23 | 15.02 | 20.69 |
| 2002 | 17.20 | 14.54 | 21.35 |
| 2003 | 17.08 | 13.97 | 21.88 |
| 2004 | 17.03 | 13.46 | 22.52 |
| 2005 | 16.91 | 12.90 | 23.08 |
| 2006 | 17.74 | 13.35 | 24.44 |
| 2007 | 18.27 | 13.57 | 25.40 |
| 2008 | 19.19 | 14.10 | 26.90 |
| 2009 | 19.83 | 14.41 | 28.02 |
| 2010 | 20.39 | 14.67 | 29.02 |
| 2011 | 20.42 | 14.79 | 28.91 |
| 2012 | 20.49 | 14.93 | 28.86 |
| 2013 | 20.51 | 15.04 | 28.74 |
| 2014 | 20.57 | 15.18 | 28.69 |
| 2015 | 20.60 | 15.30 | 28.60 |
| 2016 | 20.67 | 15.46 | 28.59 |
| 2017 | 20.73 | 15.60 | 28.56 |
| 2018 | 20.75 | 15.71 | 28.47 |
| 2019 | 20.70 | 15.76 | 28.27 |
| 2020 | 21.73 | 16.80 | 29.29 |
| 2021 | 21.84 | 16.67 | 29.70 |
| 2022 | 21.47 | 16.19 | 29.41 |