Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Pakistan Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
5.4%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-1.3%
2024 → 2025
Record High
6.3%
Recorded in 2021
Record Low
0.4%
Recorded in 2007
10-Year Average
4.8%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
Analysis
Pakistan's unemployment rate of 5.42% in 2025 indicates a relatively stable labor market. The country's large youth population and increasing labor force participation rate pose challenges for employment growth. Government initiatives and investments in key sectors are crucial to address these challenges.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.4% | 0.1% | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 5.5% | 0.3% | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 5.2% | 0.1% | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 5.3% | 1.0% | -16.5% |
| 2021 | 6.3% | 0.3% | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 6.0% | 1.2% | +24.1% |
| 2019 | 4.8% | 0.7% | +18.3% |
| 2018 | 4.1% | 0.9% | +27.4% |
| 2017 | 3.2% | 0.9% | +40.2% |
| 2016 | 2.3% | 1.3% | -35.9% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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