Countries by Unemployment Rate 2025

About This Dataset

Countries with the lowest unemployment rates globally in 2025, as a percentage of the active labour force. Several Gulf states and small advanced economies consistently record the lowest unemployment rates in the world, often below 1%. AI-assisted data based on ILO estimates.

✨ AI Insight

The data reveals a stark contrast between the top performers and those with higher unemployment rates, such as Germany at 3.4% and the Netherlands at 3.6%. The exceptional low rates in Cambodia, Qatar, and Bahrain can be linked to their unique economic environments, including significant investments in infrastructure and a reliance on expatriate labor, which helps maintain low domestic unemployment. The trend suggests that while some economies flourish with near-zero unemployment, others may face challenges related to labor market dynamics and economic diversification. Countries like Japan and Switzerland, with rates of 2.5% and 2.6% respectively, indicate that even advanced economies are not immune to fluctuations in employment.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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Netherlands leads with 4 in 2025.

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Average value in 2025: 2 · median: 2.

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Gap in 2025: Netherlands is 12× larger than Cambodia.