
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Bahrain Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
1.1%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+1.7%
2024 → 2025
Record High
1.8%
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
0.9%
Recorded in 1993
10-Year Average
1.3%
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 | 1.1% | 0.0% | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 1.1% | 0.0% | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 1.0% | 0.2% | -17.1% |
| 2022 | 1.3% | 0.3% | -18.3% |
| 2021 | 1.5% | 0.2% | -12.3% |
| 2020 | 1.8% | 0.5% | +45.0% |
| 2019 | 1.2% | 0.0% | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 1.2% | 0.0% | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 1.2% | 0.0% | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 1.2% | 0.0% | +2.2% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Unemployment
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