Countries ranked by official unemployment rate as a percentage of the labour force in 2026, according to ILO and IMF estimates. South Africa has persistently recorded one of the world's highest unemployment rates among major economies — wit...
About: Countries by Unemployment Rate 2026
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Countries ranked by official unemployment rate as a percentage of the labour force in 2026, according to ILO and IMF estimates. South Africa has persistently recorded one of the world's highest unemployment rates among major economies — with structural unemployment exceeding 32% in 2026, reflecting deep economic inequalities rooted in the apartheid legacy, a mismatch between workforce skills and labour market demand, and an energy infrastructure crisis that has constrained business investment and job creation for over a decade.
Key Findings
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South Africa leads with 33 in 2026.
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Average value in 2026: 11 · median: 8.
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Gap in 2026: South Africa is 16.3× larger than Singapore.
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Countries by Unemployment Rate 2026
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Data Points
8
8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
33
South Africa
Unemployment Rate (%) · 2026
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Metrics
1
Unemployment Rate (%)
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Period
2026
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2026 value · vs. 2026| # | Category | 2026 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | South Africa | 33 | 33 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Venezuela | 18 | 18 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Spain | 11 | 11 | +0% |
| 4 | Greece | 10 | 10 | +0% |
| 5 | Italy | 6 | 6 | +0% |
| 6 | United States | 4 | 4 | +0% |
| 7 | Japan | 3 | 3 | +0% |
| 8 | Singapore | 2 | 2 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2026
33
Maximum
2
Minimum
11
Average
8
Median
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