Unemployment Rate

Percentage of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.

Quick answer

Unemployment Rate: Percentage of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.

Unit: % of labor force Source: World Bank (SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS)

Definition

Percentage of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.

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Percentage of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.

Unemployment Rate data is sourced from World Bank, using indicator code SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS.

Unemployment Rate is measured in % of labor force.

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