West Bank and Gaza Unemployment Rate 1991-2023
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- West Bank and Gaza unemployment rate for 2021 was 24.90%, a 0.99% decline from 2020.
- West Bank and Gaza unemployment rate for 2020 was 25.89%, a 0.55% increase from 2019.
- West Bank and Gaza unemployment rate for 2019 was 25.34%, a 0.92% decline from 2018.
- West Bank and Gaza unemployment rate for 2018 was 26.26%, a 0.58% increase from 2017.
| West Bank and Gaza Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
24.90% |
-0.99% |
| 2020 |
25.89% |
0.55% |
| 2019 |
25.34% |
-0.92% |
| 2018 |
26.26% |
0.58% |
| 2017 |
25.68% |
1.74% |
| 2016 |
23.94% |
0.94% |
| 2015 |
23.00% |
2.47% |
| 2014 |
20.53% |
0.64% |
| 2013 |
19.89% |
0.69% |
| 2012 |
19.20% |
1.60% |
| 2011 |
17.60% |
-3.82% |
| 2010 |
21.42% |
0.97% |
| 2009 |
20.45% |
-2.46% |
| 2008 |
22.91% |
4.63% |
| 2007 |
18.28% |
-0.73% |
| 2006 |
19.01% |
-1.01% |
| 2005 |
20.02% |
-3.19% |
| 2004 |
23.21% |
0.21% |
| 2003 |
23.00% |
-4.46% |
| 2002 |
27.46% |
5.97% |
| 2001 |
21.49% |
10.86% |
| 2000 |
10.63% |
-0.01% |
| 1999 |
10.64% |
-0.08% |
| 1998 |
10.72% |
-0.11% |
| 1997 |
10.83% |
-0.20% |
| 1996 |
11.03% |
-0.07% |
| 1995 |
11.10% |
-0.05% |
| 1994 |
11.15% |
-0.14% |
| 1993 |
11.29% |
-0.01% |
| 1992 |
11.31% |
-0.30% |
| 1991 |
11.60% |
-0.30% |
