Middle East (developing only) vs Arab World
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
Compare historical data and trends between these two countries
Historical Comparison
Detailed Data
| Year | Middle East (developing only) | Arab World | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | 9.5 percent | - |
| 2023 | - | 9.6 percent | - |
| 2022 | - | 10.0 percent | - |
| 2021 | - | 10.9 percent | - |
| 2020 | - | 11.3 percent | - |
| 2019 | - | 10.2 percent | - |
| 2018 | - | 10.7 percent | - |
| 2017 | - | 11.1 percent | - |
| 2016 | - | 10.9 percent | - |
| 2015 | - | 11.1 percent | - |
| 2014 | - | 11.0 percent | - |
| 2013 | - | 11.0 percent | - |
| 2012 | - | 11.1 percent | - |
| 2011 | - | 10.7 percent | - |
| 2010 | - | 9.6 percent | - |
| 2009 | - | 9.5 percent | - |
| 2008 | - | 9.9 percent | - |
| 2007 | - | 10.2 percent | - |
| 2006 | - | 10.5 percent | - |
| 2005 | - | 11.2 percent | - |
| 2004 | - | 11.4 percent | - |
| 2003 | - | 12.5 percent | - |
| 2002 | - | 12.5 percent | - |
| 2001 | - | 12.5 percent | - |
| 2000 | - | 12.6 percent | - |
| 1999 | - | 12.1 percent | - |
| 1998 | - | 12.0 percent | - |
| 1997 | - | 12.0 percent | - |
| 1996 | - | 12.5 percent | - |
| 1995 | - | 13.5 percent | - |
| 1994 | - | 13.0 percent | - |
| 1993 | - | 12.9 percent | - |
| 1992 | - | 12.2 percent | - |
| 1991 | - | 11.9 percent | - |
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Compare Unemployment, total (% of labor force) data between Middle East (developing only) and Arab World. Data is sourced from reliable international organizations and updated regularly.
Data sources: World Bank, IMF, OECD, Transparency International