
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Algeria Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
11.6%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-0.2%
2024 → 2025
Record High
31.8%
Recorded in 1995
Record Low
9.8%
Recorded in 2013
10-Year Average
12.2%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.6% | 0.0% | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 11.7% | 0.0% | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 11.6% | 0.7% | -6.0% |
| 2022 | 12.4% | 1.3% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 13.7% | 0.4% | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 14.1% | 1.8% | +14.5% |
| 2019 | 12.3% | 0.2% | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 12.1% | 0.1% | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 12.0% | 1.8% | +17.6% |
| 2016 | 10.2% | 1.0% | -9.0% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Unemployment