According to recent data from the World Bank, the total unemployment rate of Somalia was 20.05% in 2022, a difference of +0.12 points from 2021; and the total labor force of Somalia in 2022 was 3,158,162. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 17.37% and 25.89% 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 Somalia for 1991-2022.

See also: Youth Unemployment Rate of Somalia.