Saudi Arabia Unemployment Rate 1991-2024
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Saudi Arabia unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.88%, a 0.71% decline from 2022.
- Saudi Arabia unemployment rate for 2022 was 5.59%, a 1.03% decline from 2021.
- Saudi Arabia unemployment rate for 2021 was 6.62%, a 0.83% decline from 2020.
- Saudi Arabia unemployment rate for 2020 was 7.45%, a 1.81% increase from 2019.
Saudi Arabia Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2023 |
4.88% |
-0.71% |
2022 |
5.59% |
-1.03% |
2021 |
6.62% |
-0.83% |
2020 |
7.45% |
1.81% |
2019 |
5.64% |
-0.39% |
2018 |
6.03% |
0.14% |
2017 |
5.89% |
0.29% |
2016 |
5.60% |
0.00% |
2015 |
5.60% |
-0.28% |
2014 |
5.88% |
0.28% |
2013 |
5.60% |
-0.02% |
2012 |
5.62% |
-0.15% |
2011 |
5.77% |
0.22% |
2010 |
5.55% |
0.17% |
2009 |
5.38% |
0.29% |
2008 |
5.09% |
-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% |
0.30% |
2002 |
5.27% |
0.65% |
2001 |
4.62% |
0.05% |
2000 |
4.57% |
0.22% |
1999 |
4.35% |
-0.42% |
1998 |
4.77% |
-0.55% |
1997 |
5.32% |
-0.52% |
1996 |
5.85% |
-0.60% |
1995 |
6.44% |
-0.44% |
1994 |
6.88% |
-0.20% |
1993 |
7.08% |
-0.13% |
1992 |
7.20% |
-0.09% |
1991 |
7.29% |
-0.09% |