Sub-Saharan Africa
Ghana Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
3.0%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+5.6%
2024 → 2025
Record High
10.5%
Recorded in 2000
Record Low
2.2%
Recorded in 2013
10-Year Average
3.3%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
Ghana's unemployment rate of 2.98% is relatively low compared to other countries, indicating a strong labor market. This low rate suggests that the majority of the labor force is employed, contributing to the country's economic growth. Ghana's economy has been driven by industries such as agriculture, mining, and services.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.0% | 0.2% | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 2.8% | 0.0% | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 2.8% | 0.0% | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 2.9% | 0.3% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | 3.2% | 0.0% | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 3.2% | 0.1% | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 3.1% | 0.1% | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 3.2% | 0.2% | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 3.4% | 1.9% | -35.9% |
| 2016 | 5.3% | 1.5% | -22.8% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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