Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Saudi Arabia 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
-13.6%
2024 → 2025
Record High
7.7%
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
3.0%
Recorded in 2025
10-Year Average
5.4%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
Analysis
Saudi Arabia's unemployment rate of 3.04% of the labor force in 2025 indicates a relatively low level of joblessness. This is largely due to government initiatives and a diverse economy. The country has made significant strides in recent years to reduce unemployment through various programs and investments.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.0% | 0.5% | -13.6% |
| 2024 | 3.5% | 0.5% | -12.2% |
| 2023 | 4.0% | 1.6% | -28.3% |
| 2022 | 5.6% | 1.0% | -15.6% |
| 2021 | 6.6% | 1.0% | -13.6% |
| 2020 | 7.7% | 2.0% | +35.9% |
| 2019 | 5.6% | 0.4% | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 6.0% | 0.1% | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 5.9% | 0.3% | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 5.6% | 0.0% | +0.0% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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