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Afghanistan Unemployment
13.7%as of 2024
Afghanistan's unemployment stands at 13.7% as of 2024. The indicator has increased from null% in 2014 to 13.7% in 2024. Source: ILO / World Bank WDI.
Historical trend (2014–2024)
Unemployment — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | % | — |
| 2015 | 9% | — |
| 2016 | 10.1% | +1.1pp |
| 2017 | 11.2% | +1.1pp |
| 2018 | 11.2% | 0.0pp |
| 2019 | 11.2% | 0.0pp |
| 2020 | 11.7% | +0.5pp |
| 2021 | 12% | +0.3pp |
| 2022 | 14.1% | +2.1pp |
| 2023 | 14% | -0.1pp |
| 2024 | 13.7% | -0.3pp |
Source: ILO / World Bank WDI. Data retrieved from World Bank WDI and IMF WEO databases. Values represent official estimates; may be subject to revision.