Unemployment Rate (Monthly)
Middle East Ranking
percentSource: IMF
Definition of Unemployment Rate (Monthly)
The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
| Current Rank | Country | Value | Latest Reading | Previous Rank | Previous Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan | 22.3 | 6-2023 | 1 | 21.9 |
| 2 | Turkey | 9 | 6-2023 | 2 | 10.2 |
| 3 | Iran | 8.2 | 12-2022 | 3 | 9.4 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 4.9 | 6-2023 | 4 | 5.09 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 4.2 | 3-2018 | 5 | 3.9 |
| 6 | Israel | 3.2 | 9-2023 | 6 | 3.6 |
| 7 | Qatar | 0.13 | 3-2023 | 7 | 0.13 |
The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
