Vanuatu Unemployment Rate 1991-2023
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Vanuatu unemployment rate for 2021 was 2.18%, a 0.06% increase from 2020.
- Vanuatu unemployment rate for 2020 was 2.12%, a 0.32% increase from 2019.
- Vanuatu unemployment rate for 2019 was 1.80%, a 0.01% decline from 2018.
- Vanuatu unemployment rate for 2018 was 1.81%, a 0.06% increase from 2017.
| Vanuatu Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
2.18% |
0.06% |
| 2020 |
2.12% |
0.32% |
| 2019 |
1.80% |
-0.01% |
| 2018 |
1.81% |
0.06% |
| 2017 |
1.75% |
-0.03% |
| 2016 |
1.78% |
-0.09% |
| 2015 |
1.86% |
0.05% |
| 2014 |
1.81% |
-0.05% |
| 2013 |
1.86% |
0.01% |
| 2012 |
1.85% |
0.04% |
| 2011 |
1.81% |
-0.04% |
| 2010 |
1.85% |
0.04% |
| 2009 |
1.81% |
0.06% |
| 2008 |
1.75% |
-0.04% |
| 2007 |
1.80% |
0.11% |
| 2006 |
1.68% |
-0.05% |
| 2005 |
1.73% |
-0.02% |
| 2004 |
1.75% |
0.01% |
| 2003 |
1.74% |
-0.18% |
| 2002 |
1.92% |
0.05% |
| 2001 |
1.88% |
0.19% |
| 2000 |
1.69% |
-0.10% |
| 1999 |
1.78% |
0.02% |
| 1998 |
1.76% |
0.08% |
| 1997 |
1.68% |
-0.04% |
| 1996 |
1.72% |
-0.02% |
| 1995 |
1.74% |
0.15% |
| 1994 |
1.59% |
-0.14% |
| 1993 |
1.73% |
0.04% |
| 1992 |
1.69% |
0.02% |
| 1991 |
1.68% |
0.02% |
