Sub-Saharan Africa
Gabon Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
20.2%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+0.3%
2024 → 2025
Record High
21.3%
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
16.9%
Recorded in 2005
10-Year Average
20.4%
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 | 20.2% | 0.1% | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 20.1% | 0.1% | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 20.2% | 0.2% | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 20.3% | 0.9% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 21.2% | 0.1% | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 21.3% | 0.9% | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 20.4% | 0.1% | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 20.5% | 0.2% | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 20.3% | 0.2% | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 20.1% | 0.2% | +0.9% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Sub-Saharan Africa · Unemployment
