Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Syrian Arab Republic Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
13.6%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+1.6%
2024 → 2025
Record High
15.2%
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
6.8%
Recorded in 1991
10-Year Average
13.8%
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 | 13.6% | 0.2% | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 13.4% | 0.1% | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 13.3% | 0.0% | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 13.2% | 1.6% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | 14.9% | 0.3% | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 15.2% | 1.8% | +13.5% |
| 2019 | 13.4% | 0.1% | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 13.5% | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 13.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 13.8% | 0.4% | -3.1% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Unemployment
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