Unemployment Rate of Ivory Coast
Updated on May 15, 2023.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the total unemployment rate of Ivory Coast was 2.64% in 2022, a difference of -0.18 points from 2021; and the total labor force of Ivory Coast in 2022 was 10,787,278. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 2.13% and 3.29% 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 Ivory Coast for 1991-2022.
See also: Youth Unemployment Rate of Ivory Coast.
Data Source: World Bank.
Unemployment Rate of Ivory Coast (%)
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Unemployment Rate of Ivory Coast
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| Year | Total Unempl.(%) | Male Unempl.(%) | Female Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6.61 | 6.36 | 7.05 |
| 1992 | 6.70 | 6.46 | 7.13 |
| 1993 | 5.86 | 5.65 | 6.22 |
| 1994 | 5.01 | 4.83 | 5.31 |
| 1995 | 4.10 | 3.96 | 4.34 |
| 1996 | 4.08 | 3.95 | 4.32 |
| 1997 | 4.06 | 3.93 | 4.28 |
| 1998 | 4.10 | 3.98 | 4.31 |
| 1999 | 4.36 | 4.23 | 4.57 |
| 2000 | 4.60 | 4.48 | 4.82 |
| 2001 | 4.85 | 4.73 | 5.07 |
| 2002 | 5.09 | 4.97 | 5.30 |
| 2003 | 5.35 | 5.22 | 5.55 |
| 2004 | 5.47 | 5.35 | 5.67 |
| 2005 | 5.73 | 5.61 | 5.92 |
| 2006 | 5.93 | 5.81 | 6.12 |
| 2007 | 6.19 | 6.07 | 6.36 |
| 2008 | 6.36 | 6.25 | 6.53 |
| 2009 | 6.60 | 6.50 | 6.76 |
| 2010 | 6.78 | 6.68 | 6.92 |
| 2011 | 7.22 | 7.13 | 7.34 |
| 2012 | 7.22 | 7.14 | 7.34 |
| 2013 | 4.25 | 3.60 | 5.19 |
| 2014 | 3.48 | 2.93 | 4.25 |
| 2015 | 2.70 | 2.26 | 3.31 |
| 2016 | 1.90 | 1.57 | 2.36 |
| 2017 | 3.27 | 2.85 | 3.85 |
| 2018 | 2.84 | 2.39 | 3.43 |
| 2019 | 2.40 | 1.94 | 3.01 |
| 2020 | 2.66 | 2.23 | 3.24 |
| 2021 | 2.82 | 2.29 | 3.51 |
| 2022 | 2.64 | 2.13 | 3.29 |