Iran, Islamic Rep. vs Afghanistan
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
Compare historical data and trends between these two countries
Historical Comparison
Detailed Data
| Year | Iran, Islamic Rep. | Afghanistan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.2 percent | 13.3 percent | -4.1 percent |
| 2023 | 9.0 percent | 14.0 percent | -5.0 percent |
| 2022 | 9.1 percent | 14.1 percent | -5.0 percent |
| 2021 | 9.3 percent | 12.0 percent | -2.7 percent |
| 2020 | 9.7 percent | 11.7 percent | -2.0 percent |
| 2019 | 10.7 percent | 11.2 percent | -0.4 percent |
| 2018 | 12.2 percent | 11.2 percent | +1.0 percent |
| 2017 | 12.2 percent | 11.2 percent | +1.0 percent |
| 2016 | 12.6 percent | 10.1 percent | +2.5 percent |
| 2015 | 11.2 percent | 9.1 percent | +2.1 percent |
| 2014 | 10.7 percent | 7.9 percent | +2.8 percent |
| 2013 | 10.6 percent | 7.9 percent | +2.7 percent |
| 2012 | 12.3 percent | 7.9 percent | +4.4 percent |
| 2011 | 12.5 percent | 7.8 percent | +4.7 percent |
| 2010 | 13.7 percent | 7.8 percent | +5.9 percent |
| 2009 | 12.1 percent | 7.8 percent | +4.4 percent |
| 2008 | 10.6 percent | 7.9 percent | +2.8 percent |
| 2007 | 10.8 percent | 7.8 percent | +3.0 percent |
| 2006 | 11.5 percent | 7.9 percent | +3.6 percent |
| 2005 | 11.8 percent | 7.9 percent | +3.9 percent |
| 2004 | 10.3 percent | 7.9 percent | +2.4 percent |
| 2003 | 11.5 percent | 7.9 percent | +3.6 percent |
| 2002 | 12.8 percent | 7.9 percent | +4.9 percent |
| 2001 | 12.4 percent | 8.0 percent | +4.4 percent |
| 2000 | 11.7 percent | 7.9 percent | +3.8 percent |
| 1999 | 11.2 percent | 7.9 percent | +3.3 percent |
| 1998 | 10.4 percent | 7.9 percent | +2.5 percent |
| 1997 | 9.7 percent | 7.9 percent | +1.8 percent |
| 1996 | 9.1 percent | 7.9 percent | +1.2 percent |
| 1995 | 9.9 percent | 7.8 percent | +2.1 percent |
| 1994 | 10.4 percent | 7.8 percent | +2.6 percent |
| 1993 | 10.6 percent | 7.9 percent | +2.7 percent |
| 1992 | 10.7 percent | 8.0 percent | +2.6 percent |
| 1991 | 11.1 percent | 8.1 percent | +3.0 percent |
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Compare Unemployment, total (% of labor force) data between Iran, Islamic Rep. and Afghanistan. Data is sourced from reliable international organizations and updated regularly.
Data sources: World Bank, IMF, OECD, Transparency International