Sub-Saharan Africa
Gambia, The Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
6.5%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+0.6%
2024 → 2025
Record High
10.4%
Recorded in 2007
Record Low
4.1%
Recorded in 2018
10-Year Average
5.7%
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 | 6.5% | 0.0% | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 6.5% | 0.0% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 6.5% | 0.4% | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 6.1% | 0.1% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 6.2% | 0.4% | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 5.8% | 1.4% | +30.3% |
| 2019 | 4.5% | 0.4% | +10.5% |
| 2018 | 4.1% | 1.0% | -20.4% |
| 2017 | 5.1% | 1.1% | -18.4% |
| 2016 | 6.2% | 1.0% | -13.6% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Sub-Saharan Africa · Unemployment
