Saudi Arabia Unemployment Rate 1991-2023
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Saudi Arabia unemployment rate for 2021 was 7.36%, a 0.09% decline from 2020.
- Saudi Arabia unemployment rate for 2020 was 7.45%, a 1.78% increase from 2019.
- Saudi Arabia unemployment rate for 2019 was 5.67%, a 0.37% decline from 2018.
- Saudi Arabia unemployment rate for 2018 was 6.04%, a 0.15% increase from 2017.
Saudi Arabia Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2021 |
7.36% |
-0.09% |
2020 |
7.45% |
1.78% |
2019 |
5.67% |
-0.37% |
2018 |
6.04% |
0.15% |
2017 |
5.89% |
0.24% |
2016 |
5.65% |
0.06% |
2015 |
5.59% |
-0.13% |
2014 |
5.72% |
0.15% |
2013 |
5.57% |
0.05% |
2012 |
5.52% |
-0.25% |
2011 |
5.77% |
0.22% |
2010 |
5.55% |
0.17% |
2009 |
5.38% |
0.30% |
2008 |
5.08% |
-0.65% |
2007 |
5.73% |
-0.52% |
2006 |
6.25% |
0.20% |
2005 |
6.05% |
0.23% |
2004 |
5.82% |
0.26% |
2003 |
5.56% |
0.29% |
2002 |
5.27% |
0.65% |
2001 |
4.62% |
0.05% |
2000 |
4.57% |
0.22% |
1999 |
4.35% |
-0.37% |
1998 |
4.72% |
-0.43% |
1997 |
5.15% |
-0.40% |
1996 |
5.56% |
-0.44% |
1995 |
6.00% |
-0.41% |
1994 |
6.41% |
-0.44% |
1993 |
6.85% |
-0.35% |
1992 |
7.20% |
0.13% |
1991 |
7.07% |
0.13% |