Unemployment Rate of Namibia
Updated on May 15, 2023.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the total unemployment rate of Namibia was 20.85% in 2022, a difference of -0.42 points from 2021; and the total labor force of Namibia in 2022 was 963,465. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 21.98% and 19.70% 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 Namibia for 1991-2022.
See also: Youth Unemployment Rate of Namibia.
Data Source: World Bank.
Unemployment Rate of Namibia (%)
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Unemployment Rate of Namibia
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| Year | Total Unempl.(%) | Male Unempl.(%) | Female Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 19.14 | 19.59 | 18.61 |
| 1992 | 19.20 | 19.01 | 19.42 |
| 1993 | 19.44 | 18.61 | 20.42 |
| 1994 | 19.40 | 17.93 | 21.14 |
| 1995 | 21.05 | 19.67 | 22.68 |
| 1996 | 22.77 | 21.48 | 24.31 |
| 1997 | 24.45 | 23.24 | 25.88 |
| 1998 | 23.09 | 21.90 | 24.50 |
| 1999 | 21.70 | 20.53 | 23.08 |
| 2000 | 20.30 | 19.16 | 21.66 |
| 2001 | 20.86 | 19.33 | 22.65 |
| 2002 | 21.27 | 19.37 | 23.49 |
| 2003 | 21.80 | 19.51 | 24.45 |
| 2004 | 22.09 | 19.44 | 25.14 |
| 2005 | 22.33 | 19.80 | 25.21 |
| 2006 | 22.18 | 19.82 | 24.85 |
| 2007 | 22.20 | 19.99 | 24.68 |
| 2008 | 22.25 | 20.19 | 24.54 |
| 2009 | 22.29 | 20.39 | 24.39 |
| 2010 | 22.12 | 20.38 | 24.01 |
| 2011 | 19.46 | 17.55 | 21.52 |
| 2012 | 16.77 | 14.68 | 19.00 |
| 2013 | 19.03 | 17.37 | 20.71 |
| 2014 | 18.52 | 16.71 | 20.38 |
| 2015 | 20.90 | 19.22 | 22.66 |
| 2016 | 23.35 | 21.81 | 25.01 |
| 2017 | 21.66 | 21.49 | 21.83 |
| 2018 | 19.88 | 21.14 | 18.60 |
| 2019 | 20.00 | 21.22 | 18.75 |
| 2020 | 21.24 | 22.67 | 19.77 |
| 2021 | 21.27 | 22.44 | 20.08 |
| 2022 | 20.85 | 21.98 | 19.70 |