This chart shows the countries in Asia with the highest unemployment rates from 1980 to 2024. It tracks the fluctuations in unemployment rates of specific countries over the period, providing insights into how economic conditions and policy changes have impacted unemployment. Changes in unemployment rates are crucial indicators for assessing the economic stability of each country.
Countries with the Highest Unemployment Rate in Asia, 1980-2024
This chart shows the countries in Asia with the highest unemployment rates from 1980 to 2024.
Unemployment Rate: The percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment. It is a key indicator of the health of a country's labor market.
| Rank | Name | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
1 | Armenia | 13.00% |
2 | Kyrgyzstan | 9.01% |
3 | Iran | 8.90% |
4 | Pakistan | 8.00% |
5 | Uzbekistan | 7.85% |
6 | Cyprus | 5.86% |
7 | Azerbaijan | 5.52% |
8 | Mongolia | 5.43% |
9 | Indonesia | 5.20% |
10 | China | 5.10% |
11 | Philippines | 5.08% |
12 | Brunei | 4.90% |
13 | Kazakhstan | 4.78% |
14 | Israel | 3.70% |
15 | Taiwan | 3.67% |
16 | Malaysia | 3.52% |
17 | South Korea | 3.00% |
18 | Hong Kong | 2.81% |
19 | Japan | 2.50% |
20 | Vietnam | 2.06% |