Unemployment Rate of Sudan
Updated on May 15, 2023.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the total unemployment rate of Sudan was 18.73% in 2022, a difference of -0.32 points from 2021; and the total labor force of Sudan in 2022 was 13,501,917. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 13.73% and 30.17% 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 Sudan for 1991-2022.
See also: Youth Unemployment Rate of Sudan.
Data Source: World Bank.
Unemployment Rate of Sudan (%)
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Unemployment Rate of Sudan
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| Year | Total Unempl.(%) | Male Unempl.(%) | Female Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 15.72 | 14.37 | 19.95 |
| 1992 | 15.71 | 14.30 | 19.94 |
| 1993 | 15.71 | 14.23 | 19.93 |
| 1994 | 15.71 | 14.16 | 19.93 |
| 1995 | 15.58 | 13.99 | 19.78 |
| 1996 | 15.53 | 13.87 | 19.70 |
| 1997 | 15.41 | 13.73 | 19.61 |
| 1998 | 15.43 | 13.72 | 19.69 |
| 1999 | 15.39 | 13.65 | 19.69 |
| 2000 | 15.28 | 13.53 | 19.62 |
| 2001 | 15.22 | 13.44 | 19.60 |
| 2002 | 15.16 | 13.36 | 19.60 |
| 2003 | 15.10 | 13.28 | 19.58 |
| 2004 | 15.05 | 13.20 | 19.58 |
| 2005 | 14.98 | 13.11 | 19.56 |
| 2006 | 14.90 | 13.01 | 19.53 |
| 2007 | 14.84 | 12.93 | 19.53 |
| 2008 | 14.80 | 12.86 | 19.54 |
| 2009 | 13.00 | 8.96 | 22.89 |
| 2010 | 15.13 | 10.51 | 26.44 |
| 2011 | 17.44 | 12.19 | 30.30 |
| 2012 | 17.67 | 12.45 | 30.42 |
| 2013 | 17.41 | 12.34 | 29.71 |
| 2014 | 17.39 | 12.40 | 29.41 |
| 2015 | 17.44 | 12.52 | 29.24 |
| 2016 | 17.44 | 12.59 | 28.97 |
| 2017 | 17.50 | 12.71 | 28.81 |
| 2018 | 17.57 | 12.83 | 28.67 |
| 2019 | 17.59 | 12.91 | 28.44 |
| 2020 | 19.29 | 14.50 | 30.42 |
| 2021 | 19.05 | 14.11 | 30.45 |
| 2022 | 18.73 | 13.73 | 30.17 |