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Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate)
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Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
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| indicator | country | country_code | year | value | unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2025 | 7.53923324035891 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2024 | 7.57169749274654 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2023 | 7.67654773372157 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2022 | 7.86947018999245 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2021 | 8.40741154700022 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2020 | 7.97430164130982 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2019 | 7.45910636823544 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2018 | 7.24484282680541 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2017 | 7.21491501896869 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2016 | 7.07442880999326 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2015 | 6.9309412585873 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2014 | 6.86242857576034 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2013 | 6.88972223038428 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2012 | 7.10873740350119 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2011 | 7.303350943492 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2010 | 7.33948885318777 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2009 | 7.02933493362019 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2008 | 6.95926232871186 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2007 | 6.98058891496815 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2006 | 7.03560059961336 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2005 | 7.10041371887931 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2004 | 7.27852246959678 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2003 | 7.4720424200925 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2002 | 7.51149338877195 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2001 | 7.55388452430262 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 2000 | 7.66876829683373 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1999 | 7.72993010885893 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1998 | 7.68263780767572 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1997 | 7.64190636706094 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1996 | 7.6816226939442 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1995 | 7.77389399169686 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1994 | 8.02210049864685 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1993 | 8.15590989808314 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1992 | 8.15827337351447 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1991 | 8.05080898877577 | |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1990 | ||
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1989 | ||
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1988 | ||
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1987 | ||
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1986 | ||
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1985 | ||
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1984 | ||
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1983 | ||
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1982 | ||
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1981 | ||
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1980 | ||
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1979 | ||
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1978 | ||
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1977 | ||
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) | Africa Eastern and Southern | AFE | 1976 |
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