Europe & Central Asia
Russian Federation Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
2.1%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-12.2%
2024 → 2025
Record High
13.3%
Recorded in 1998
Record Low
2.1%
Recorded in 2025
10-Year Average
4.2%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
The Russian Federation's unemployment rate of 2.13% is relatively low, indicating a strong labor market. This low rate may be due to various factors, including government initiatives and a growing economy. The country's overall economic performance has a significant impact on its unemployment rates.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.1% | 0.3% | -12.2% |
| 2024 | 2.4% | 0.6% | -21.0% |
| 2023 | 3.1% | 0.8% | -20.5% |
| 2022 | 3.9% | 0.9% | -18.6% |
| 2021 | 4.7% | 0.9% | -15.5% |
| 2020 | 5.6% | 1.1% | +24.5% |
| 2019 | 4.5% | 0.4% | -7.3% |
| 2018 | 4.9% | 0.4% | -7.0% |
| 2017 | 5.2% | 0.4% | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 5.6% | 0.0% | -0.4% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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