Sierra Leone Unemployment Rate 1991-2023
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Sierra Leone unemployment rate for 2021 was 5.33%, a 0.14% increase from 2020.
- Sierra Leone unemployment rate for 2020 was 5.20%, a 0.55% increase from 2019.
- Sierra Leone unemployment rate for 2019 was 4.65%, a 0.01% decline from 2018.
- Sierra Leone unemployment rate for 2018 was 4.66%, a 0% increase from 2017.
| Sierra Leone Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
5.33% |
0.14% |
| 2020 |
5.20% |
0.55% |
| 2019 |
4.65% |
-0.01% |
| 2018 |
4.66% |
0.00% |
| 2017 |
4.66% |
0.00% |
| 2016 |
4.66% |
-0.08% |
| 2015 |
4.74% |
0.06% |
| 2014 |
4.68% |
0.17% |
| 2013 |
4.51% |
0.11% |
| 2012 |
4.40% |
0.10% |
| 2011 |
4.29% |
0.12% |
| 2010 |
4.17% |
0.12% |
| 2009 |
4.05% |
0.13% |
| 2008 |
3.92% |
0.13% |
| 2007 |
3.79% |
0.12% |
| 2006 |
3.67% |
0.13% |
| 2005 |
3.55% |
0.13% |
| 2004 |
3.42% |
0.00% |
| 2003 |
3.42% |
0.03% |
| 2002 |
3.39% |
-0.07% |
| 2001 |
3.46% |
0.02% |
| 2000 |
3.43% |
-0.02% |
| 1999 |
3.45% |
0.00% |
| 1998 |
3.45% |
-0.02% |
| 1997 |
3.47% |
0.01% |
| 1996 |
3.46% |
-0.02% |
| 1995 |
3.48% |
0.01% |
| 1994 |
3.47% |
0.00% |
| 1993 |
3.46% |
-0.04% |
| 1992 |
3.51% |
0.04% |
| 1991 |
3.47% |
0.04% |
