Country Rankings
Compare countries by key metrics.
| # | Country | Region | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eswatini | Africa | 34.4% (2024 est.) 35.1% (2023 est.) 35.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 2 | South Africa | Africa | 33.2% (2024 est.) 32.1% (2023 est.) 33.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 3 | Djibouti | Africa | 25.9% (2024 est.) 26.2% (2023 est.) 26.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 4 | Gaza Strip | Middle East | 24.5% (2022 est.) 26.4% (2021 est.) 25.9% (2020 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip |
| 5 | West Bank | Middle East | 24.5% (2022 est.) 26.4% (2021 est.) 25.9% (2020 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip |
| 6 | Botswana | Africa | 23.2% (2024 est.) 23.4% (2023 est.) 23.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 7 | Gabon | Africa | 20.1% (2024 est.) 20.3% (2023 est.) 20.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 8 | Congo, Republic of the | Africa | 19.7% (2024 est.) 19.9% (2023 est.) 20.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 9 | Namibia | Africa | 19.2% (2024 est.) 19.4% (2023 est.) 19.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 10 | Somalia | Africa | 18.9% (2024 est.) 19% (2023 est.) 19.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 11 | Libya | Africa | 18.7% (2024 est.) 18.8% (2023 est.) 19.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 12 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Central America and the Caribbean | 18.1% (2024 est.) 18.6% (2023 est.) 19.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 13 | Jordan | Middle East | 18% (2024 est.) 18% (2023 est.) 18.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 14 | Yemen | Middle East | 17.1% (2024 est.) 17.1% (2023 est.) 17.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 15 | Lesotho | Africa | 16.2% (2024 est.) 16.5% (2023 est.) 16.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 16 | Iraq | Middle East | 15.6% (2024 est.) 15.5% (2023 est.) 15.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 17 | Tunisia | Africa | 15.11% (2023 est.) 15.3% (2022 est.) 16.51% (2021 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 18 | Haiti | Central America and the Caribbean | 15.1% (2024 est.) 14.6% (2023 est.) 14.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 19 | Angola | Africa | 14.5% (2024 est.) 14.6% (2023 est.) 14.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 20 | Montenegro | Europe | 14.1% (2024 est.) 14.7% (2023 est.) 14.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 21 | North Macedonia | Europe | 13.5% (2024 est.) 13.2% (2023 est.) 14.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 22 | Armenia | Central Asia | 13.4% (2024 est.) 13.3% (2023 est.) 13.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 23 | Afghanistan | South Asia | 13.3% (2024 est.) 14% (2023 est.) 14.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 24 | Syria | Middle East | 13% (2024 est.) 13.2% (2023 est.) 13.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 25 | South Sudan | Africa | 12.5% (2023 est.) 12.6% (2022 est.) 14.1% (2021 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 26 | Virgin Islands | Central America and the Caribbean | 12.1% (2024 est.) 12.4% (2023 est.) 13.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 27 | Rwanda | Africa | 12% (2024 est.) 12.4% (2023 est.) 15.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 28 | Cabo Verde | Africa | 11.9% (2024 est.) 12% (2023 est.) 12.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 29 | French Polynesia | Australia and Oceania | 11.8% (2024 est.) 11.8% (2023 est.) 11.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 30 | Tajikistan | Central Asia | 11.7% (2024 est.) 11.6% (2023 est.) 11.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 31 | Lebanon | Middle East | 11.6% (2023 est.) 11.6% (2022 est.) 12.7% (2021 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 32 | Algeria | Africa | 11.5% (2024 est.) 11.8% (2023 est.) 12.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 33 | Georgia | Central Asia | 11.5% (2024 est.) 11.6% (2023 est.) 11.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 34 | Sudan | Africa | 11.45% (2023 est.) 7.6% (2022 est.) 11.1% (2021 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 35 | Spain | Europe | 11.4% (2024 est.) 12.2% (2023 est.) 13% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 36 | New Caledonia | Australia and Oceania | 11.2% (2024 est.) 11% (2023 est.) 10.8% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 37 | Saint Lucia | Central America and the Caribbean | 11% (2024 est.) 11.1% (2023 est.) 16% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 38 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Europe | 10.8% (2024 est.) 10.7% (2023 est.) 12.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 39 | Nepal | South Asia | 10.8% (2024 est.) 10.7% (2023 est.) 10.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 40 | Mauritania | Africa | 10.4% (2024 est.) 10.5% (2023 est.) 10.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 41 | Albania | Europe | 10.3% (2024 est.) 10.2% (2023 est.) 10.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 42 | Greece | Europe | 10.2% (2024 est.) 11.1% (2023 est.) 12.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 43 | Guyana | South America | 10.2% (2024 est.) 12.1% (2023 est.) 12.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 44 | Ukraine | Europe | 9.9% (2021 est.) 9.5% (2020 est.) 8.2% (2019 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 45 | Colombia | South America | 9.7% (2024 est.) 9.6% (2023 est.) 10.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 46 | Iran | Middle East | 9.2% (2024 est.) 9.1% (2023 est.) 9.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 47 | Sao Tome and Principe | Africa | 9.2% (2024 est.) 9.1% (2023 est.) 9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 48 | Chile | South America | 9.1% (2024 est.) 9.1% (2023 est.) 8.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 49 | Morocco | Africa | 9% (2024 est.) 9.1% (2023 est.) 9.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 50 | Sweden | Europe | 8.6% (2024 est.) 7.7% (2023 est.) 7.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 51 | Zimbabwe | Africa | 8.6% (2024 est.) 8.8% (2023 est.) 10.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 52 | Bahamas, The | Central America and the Caribbean | 8.5% (2024 est.) 8.7% (2023 est.) 9.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 53 | Turkey (Turkiye) | Middle East | 8.5% (2024 est.) 9.4% (2023 est.) 10.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 54 | Uruguay | South America | 8.5% (2024 est.) 8.4% (2023 est.) 7.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 55 | Finland | Europe | 8.3% (2024 est.) 7.2% (2023 est.) 6.8% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 56 | Argentina | South America | 7.9% (2024 est.) 6.2% (2023 est.) 6.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 57 | Costa Rica | Central America and the Caribbean | 7.9% (2024 est.) 8.4% (2023 est.) 11.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 58 | Equatorial Guinea | Africa | 7.9% (2024 est.) 8.4% (2023 est.) 8.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 59 | Estonia | Europe | 7.9% (2024 est.) 6.4% (2023 est.) 5.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 60 | Brazil | South America | 7.7% (2024 est.) 8% (2023 est.) 9.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 61 | Barbados | Central America and the Caribbean | 7.6% (2024 est.) 7.9% (2023 est.) 8.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 62 | Lithuania | Europe | 7.6% (2024 est.) 6.9% (2023 est.) 6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 63 | France | Europe | 7.4% (2024 est.) 7.4% (2023 est.) 7.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 64 | Serbia | Europe | 7.4% (2024 est.) 8.3% (2023 est.) 8.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 65 | Suriname | South America | 7.4% (2024 est.) 7.7% (2023 est.) 8.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 66 | Egypt | Africa | 7.2% (2024 est.) 7.4% (2023 est.) 7.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 67 | Belize | Central America and the Caribbean | 7% (2024 est.) 8.3% (2023 est.) 8.8% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 68 | Italy | Europe | 6.8% (2024 est.) 7.7% (2023 est.) 8.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 69 | Latvia | Europe | 6.8% (2024 est.) 6.5% (2023 est.) 6.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 70 | Panama | Central America and the Caribbean | 6.6% (2024 est.) 6.6% (2023 est.) 8.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 71 | Canada | North America | 6.5% (2024 est.) 5.5% (2023 est.) 5.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 72 | Gambia, The | Africa | 6.5% (2024 est.) 6.5% (2023 est.) 6.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 73 | Portugal | Europe | 6.4% (2024 est.) 6.6% (2023 est.) 6.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 74 | Guernsey | Europe | 6.3% (2024 est.) 6.2% (2023 est.) 6.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment; entry includes Jersey and Guernsey |
| 75 | Jersey | Europe | 6.3% (2024 est.) 6.2% (2023 est.) 6.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment; entry includes Jersey and Guernsey |
| 76 | Honduras | Central America and the Caribbean | 6.1% (2024 est.) 6.1% (2023 est.) 8.8% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 77 | Paraguay | South America | 6.1% (2024 est.) 5.8% (2023 est.) 6.8% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 78 | European Union | Europe | 6.03% (2023 est.) 6.15% (2022 est.) 7.03% (2021 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 79 | Luxembourg | Europe | 6% (2024 est.) 5.2% (2023 est.) 4.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 80 | Zambia | Africa | 6% (2024 est.) 6% (2023 est.) 6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 81 | Central African Republic | Africa | 5.9% (2024 est.) 5.9% (2023 est.) 6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 82 | Cyprus | Europe | 5.7% (2024 est.) 6.1% (2023 est.) 6.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 83 | Azerbaijan | Central Asia | 5.6% (2024 est.) 5.7% (2023 est.) 5.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 84 | Denmark | Europe | 5.6% (2024 est.) 5.1% (2023 est.) 4.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 85 | Eritrea | Africa | 5.6% (2024 est.) 5.6% (2023 est.) 5.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 86 | Guam | Australia and Oceania | 5.6% (2024 est.) 5.4% (2023 est.) 5.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 87 | Austria | Europe | 5.5% (2024 est.) 5.3% (2023 est.) 5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 88 | Belgium | Europe | 5.5% (2024 est.) 5.6% (2023 est.) 5.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 89 | Dominican Republic | Central America and the Caribbean | 5.5% (2024 est.) 5.6% (2023 est.) 5.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 90 | Kenya | Africa | 5.5% (2024 est.) 5.6% (2023 est.) 5.8% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 91 | Mauritius | Africa | 5.5% (2024 est.) 5.6% (2023 est.) 6.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 92 | Mongolia | East and Southeast Asia | 5.5% (2024 est.) 5.6% (2023 est.) 6.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 93 | Pakistan | South Asia | 5.5% (2024 est.) 5.5% (2023 est.) 5.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 94 | Puerto Rico | Central America and the Caribbean | 5.5% (2024 est.) 5.7% (2023 est.) 6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 95 | Venezuela | South America | 5.5% (2024 est.) 5.5% (2023 est.) 5.8% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 96 | Romania | Europe | 5.4% (2024 est.) 5.6% (2023 est.) 5.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 97 | Croatia | Europe | 5.3% (2024 est.) 6.1% (2023 est.) 7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 98 | Guinea | Africa | 5.3% (2024 est.) 5.3% (2023 est.) 5.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 99 | Slovakia | Europe | 5.3% (2024 est.) 5.9% (2023 est.) 6.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 100 | Brunei | East and Southeast Asia | 5.2% (2024 est.) 5.2% (2023 est.) 5.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 101 | Burkina Faso | Africa | 5.2% (2024 est.) 5.4% (2023 est.) 5.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 102 | Malawi | Africa | 5.1% (2024 est.) 5.1% (2023 est.) 5.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 103 | Vanuatu | Australia and Oceania | 5.1% (2024 est.) 5.1% (2023 est.) 5.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 104 | Sri Lanka | South Asia | 5% (2024 est.) 6% (2023 est.) 4.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 105 | Jamaica | Central America and the Caribbean | 4.9% (2024 est.) 4.4% (2023 est.) 4.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 106 | New Zealand | Australia and Oceania | 4.9% (2024 est.) 3.8% (2023 est.) 3.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 107 | Peru | South America | 4.9% (2024 est.) 4.9% (2023 est.) 3.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 108 | Ecuador | South America | 4.8% (2024 est.) 3.6% (2023 est.) 3.8% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 109 | Kazakhstan | Central Asia | 4.8% (2024 est.) 4.9% (2023 est.) 4.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 110 | Bangladesh | South Asia | 4.7% (2024 est.) 4.5% (2023 est.) 4.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 111 | Maldives | South Asia | 4.7% (2024 est.) 4.3% (2023 est.) 4.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 112 | China | East and Southeast Asia | 4.6% (2024 est.) 4.7% (2023 est.) 5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 113 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Africa | 4.6% (2024 est.) 4.5% (2023 est.) 4.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 114 | Nicaragua | Central America and the Caribbean | 4.6% (2024 est.) 4.8% (2023 est.) 5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 115 | Samoa | Australia and Oceania | 4.6% (2024 est.) 5% (2023 est.) 5.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 116 | Trinidad and Tobago | Central America and the Caribbean | 4.6% (2024 est.) 4.3% (2023 est.) 4.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 117 | Hungary | Europe | 4.5% (2024 est.) 4.2% (2023 est.) 3.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 118 | Uzbekistan | Central Asia | 4.5% (2024 est.) 4.5% (2023 est.) 4.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 119 | Fiji | Australia and Oceania | 4.4% (2024 est.) 4.4% (2023 est.) 4.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 120 | Ireland | Europe | 4.4% (2024 est.) 4.3% (2023 est.) 4.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 121 | Turkmenistan | Central Asia | 4.4% (2024 est.) 4.1% (2023 est.) 4.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 122 | India | South Asia | 4.3% (2024 est.) 4.2% (2023 est.) 4.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 123 | Bulgaria | Europe | 4.2% (2024 est.) 4.4% (2023 est.) 4.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 124 | Switzerland | Europe | 4.2% (2024 est.) 4.1% (2023 est.) 4.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 125 | United Kingdom | Europe | 4.2% (2024 est.) 4% (2023 est.) 3.8% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 126 | United States | North America | 4.2% (2024 est.) 3.7% (2023 est.) 3.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 127 | Australia | Australia and Oceania | 4.1% (2024 est.) 3.7% (2023 est.) 3.8% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 128 | Norway | Europe | 4% (2024 est.) 3.6% (2023 est.) 3.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 129 | Comoros | Africa | 3.9% (2024 est.) 3.8% (2023 est.) 3.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 130 | Malaysia | East and Southeast Asia | 3.9% (2024 est.) 3.9% (2023 est.) 4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 131 | Saudi Arabia | Middle East | 3.9% (2024 est.) 4.1% (2023 est.) 5.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 132 | Cameroon | Africa | 3.6% (2024 est.) 3.7% (2023 est.) 3.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 133 | Mozambique | Africa | 3.6% (2024 est.) 3.6% (2023 est.) 3.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 134 | Netherlands | Europe | 3.6% (2024 est.) 3.6% (2023 est.) 3.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 135 | Germany | Europe | 3.5% (2024 est.) 3.1% (2023 est.) 3.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 136 | Belarus | Europe | 3.4% (2024 est.) 3.5% (2023 est.) 3.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 137 | Ethiopia | Africa | 3.4% (2024 est.) 3.5% (2023 est.) 3.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 138 | Slovenia | Europe | 3.4% (2024 est.) 3.7% (2023 est.) 4.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 139 | Taiwan | East and Southeast Asia | 3.4% (2024 est.) 3.5% (2023 est.) 3.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 140 | Indonesia | East and Southeast Asia | 3.3% (2024 est.) 3.4% (2023 est.) 3.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 141 | Kyrgyzstan | Central Asia | 3.3% (2024 est.) 4% (2023 est.) 4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 142 | Iceland | Europe | 3.2% (2024 est.) 3.6% (2023 est.) 3.8% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 143 | Israel | Middle East | 3.2% (2024 est.) 3.6% (2023 est.) 3.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 144 | Oman | Middle East | 3.2% (2024 est.) 3.2% (2023 est.) 3.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 145 | Sierra Leone | Africa | 3.2% (2024 est.) 3.2% (2023 est.) 3.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 146 | Singapore | East and Southeast Asia | 3.2% (2024 est.) 3.5% (2023 est.) 3.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 147 | Bolivia | South America | 3.1% (2024 est.) 3.1% (2023 est.) 3.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 148 | Burma | East and Southeast Asia | 3.1% (2024 est.) 3.1% (2023 est.) 3.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 149 | Ghana | Africa | 3.1% (2024 est.) 3.1% (2023 est.) 3.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 150 | Madagascar | Africa | 3.1% (2024 est.) 3.1% (2023 est.) 3.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 151 | Mali | Africa | 3.1% (2024 est.) 3% (2023 est.) 2.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 152 | Nigeria | Africa | 3% (2024 est.) 3.1% (2023 est.) 3.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 153 | Senegal | Africa | 3% (2024 est.) 2.8% (2023 est.) 2.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 154 | Uganda | Africa | 3% (2024 est.) 2.8% (2023 est.) 2.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 155 | Bhutan | South Asia | 2.9% (2024 est.) 3.2% (2023 est.) 6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 156 | Korea, North | East and Southeast Asia | 2.9% (2024 est.) 2.9% (2023 est.) 2.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 157 | Liberia | Africa | 2.9% (2024 est.) 3% (2023 est.) 3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 158 | Hong Kong | East and Southeast Asia | 2.8% (2024 est.) 3% (2023 est.) 4.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 159 | Malta | Europe | 2.8% (2024 est.) 3.2% (2023 est.) 3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 160 | Mexico | North America | 2.8% (2024 est.) 2.8% (2023 est.) 3.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 161 | Papua New Guinea | East and Southeast Asia | 2.8% (2024 est.) 2.7% (2023 est.) 2.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 162 | El Salvador | Central America and the Caribbean | 2.76% (2023 est.) 3% (2022 est.) 4.33% (2021 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 163 | Guinea-Bissau | Africa | 2.7% (2024 est.) 2.7% (2023 est.) 2.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 164 | Korea, South | East and Southeast Asia | 2.7% (2024 est.) 2.7% (2023 est.) 2.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 165 | Czechia | Europe | 2.6% (2024 est.) 2.6% (2023 est.) 2.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 166 | Japan | East and Southeast Asia | 2.6% (2024 est.) 2.6% (2023 est.) 2.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 167 | Russia | Central Asia | 2.6% (2024 est.) 3.1% (2023 est.) 3.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 168 | Tanzania | Africa | 2.6% (2024 est.) 2.6% (2023 est.) 2.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 169 | Poland | Europe | 2.5% (2024 est.) 2.8% (2023 est.) 2.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 170 | Macau | East and Southeast Asia | 2.4% (2024 est.) 2.2% (2023 est.) 2.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 171 | Cote d'Ivoire | Africa | 2.3% (2024 est.) 2.3% (2023 est.) 2.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 172 | Guatemala | Central America and the Caribbean | 2.3% (2024 est.) 2.4% (2023 est.) 3.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 173 | Kuwait | Middle East | 2.2% (2024 est.) 2.2% (2023 est.) 2.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 174 | Philippines | East and Southeast Asia | 2.2% (2024 est.) 2.3% (2023 est.) 2.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 175 | Tonga | Australia and Oceania | 2.2% (2024 est.) 2.3% (2023 est.) 2.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 176 | United Arab Emirates | Middle East | 2.2% (2024 est.) 2.2% (2023 est.) 2.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 177 | Togo | Africa | 2% (2024 est.) 2% (2023 est.) 2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 178 | Benin | Africa | 1.8% (2024 est.) 1.7% (2023 est.) 1.7% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 179 | Timor-Leste | East and Southeast Asia | 1.7% (2024 est.) 1.6% (2023 est.) 1.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 180 | Cuba | Central America and the Caribbean | 1.6% (2024 est.) 1.8% (2023 est.) 1.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 181 | Moldova | Europe | 1.5% (2024 est.) 1.6% (2023 est.) 0.9% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 182 | Solomon Islands | Australia and Oceania | 1.5% (2024 est.) 1.5% (2023 est.) 1.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 183 | Vietnam | East and Southeast Asia | 1.5% (2024 est.) 1.7% (2023 est.) 1.6% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 184 | Laos | East and Southeast Asia | 1.3% (2024 est.) 1.2% (2023 est.) 1.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 185 | Bahrain | Middle East | 1.2% (2024 est.) 1.2% (2023 est.) 1.4% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 186 | Chad | Africa | 1.1% (2024 est.) 1.1% (2023 est.) 1.1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 187 | Burundi | Africa | 1% (2024 est.) 1% (2023 est.) 1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 188 | Thailand | East and Southeast Asia | 0.7% (2024 est.) 0.8% (2023 est.) 1% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 189 | Niger | Africa | 0.4% (2024 est.) 0.5% (2023 est.) 0.5% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 190 | Cambodia | East and Southeast Asia | 0.3% (2024 est.) 0.3% (2023 est.) 0.3% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |
| 191 | Qatar | Middle East | 0.2% (2024 est.) 0.2% (2023 est.) 0.2% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment |