Uzbekistan Unemployment Rate 1991-2023

Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
  • Uzbekistan unemployment rate for 2021 was 7.16%, a 0.12% increase from 2020.
  • Uzbekistan unemployment rate for 2020 was 7.04%, a 1.19% increase from 2019.
  • Uzbekistan unemployment rate for 2019 was 5.85%, a 0.01% increase from 2018.
  • Uzbekistan unemployment rate for 2018 was 5.84%, a 0.04% increase from 2017.
Data Source: World Bank

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Uzbekistan Unemployment Rate - Historical Data
Year Unemployment Rate (%) Annual Change
2021 7.16% 0.12%
2020 7.04% 1.19%
2019 5.85% 0.01%
2018 5.84% 0.04%
2017 5.80% 0.60%
2016 5.20% 0.00%
2015 5.20% 0.10%
2014 5.10% 0.20%
2013 4.90% 0.00%
2012 4.90% -0.10%
2011 5.00% -0.40%
2010 5.40% 0.40%
2009 5.00% 0.11%
2008 4.89% -0.10%
2007 4.99% -1.04%
2006 6.03% -1.07%
2005 7.09% -1.10%
2004 8.19% -0.91%
2003 9.11% -1.04%
2002 10.15% -1.06%
2001 11.21% -1.02%
2000 12.23% -1.07%
1999 13.30% 0.00%
1998 13.30% 2.40%
1997 10.90% 0.20%
1996 10.70% 2.90%
1995 7.80% 0.50%
1994 7.30% 2.40%
1993 4.90% 2.00%
1992 2.90% 1.00%
1991 1.90% 1.00%