Sub-Saharan Africa
Congo, Rep. Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
19.9%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-0.1%
2024 → 2025
Record High
22.3%
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
19.3%
Recorded in 2010
10-Year Average
20.6%
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 | 19.9% | 0.0% | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 19.9% | 0.0% | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 19.9% | 0.2% | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 20.1% | 1.9% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 22.0% | 0.3% | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 22.3% | 1.8% | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 20.5% | 0.3% | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 20.8% | 0.1% | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 20.7% | 0.4% | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 20.3% | 0.3% | +1.4% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Sub-Saharan Africa · Unemployment
