Nicaragua Unemployment Rate 1991-2023
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Nicaragua unemployment rate for 2021 was 5.96%, a 0.12% decline from 2020.
- Nicaragua unemployment rate for 2020 was 6.08%, a 0.87% increase from 2019.
- Nicaragua unemployment rate for 2019 was 5.21%, a 0.01% increase from 2018.
- Nicaragua unemployment rate for 2018 was 5.20%, a 1.9% increase from 2017.
| Nicaragua Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
5.96% |
-0.12% |
| 2020 |
6.08% |
0.87% |
| 2019 |
5.21% |
0.01% |
| 2018 |
5.20% |
1.90% |
| 2017 |
3.30% |
-0.60% |
| 2016 |
3.90% |
-0.80% |
| 2015 |
4.70% |
0.18% |
| 2014 |
4.52% |
-0.76% |
| 2013 |
5.28% |
0.07% |
| 2012 |
5.21% |
-1.29% |
| 2011 |
6.50% |
-1.33% |
| 2010 |
7.83% |
-0.33% |
| 2009 |
8.16% |
1.96% |
| 2008 |
6.20% |
1.31% |
| 2007 |
4.89% |
-0.42% |
| 2006 |
5.31% |
-0.06% |
| 2005 |
5.37% |
-1.04% |
| 2004 |
6.41% |
-1.19% |
| 2003 |
7.60% |
0.02% |
| 2002 |
7.58% |
0.13% |
| 2001 |
7.45% |
0.10% |
| 2000 |
7.35% |
0.14% |
| 1999 |
7.21% |
-0.02% |
| 1998 |
7.24% |
0.07% |
| 1997 |
7.17% |
0.12% |
| 1996 |
7.05% |
0.05% |
| 1995 |
7.00% |
-0.01% |
| 1994 |
7.01% |
-0.04% |
| 1993 |
7.05% |
0.08% |
| 1992 |
6.97% |
0.04% |
| 1991 |
6.93% |
0.04% |
