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Congo Unemployment
19.9%as of 2025
Congo's unemployment stands at 19.9% as of 2025. The indicator has remained relatively stable from 19.7% in 2014 to 19.9% in 2025. Source: ILO / World Bank WDI.
Historical trend (2014–2025)
Unemployment — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 19.7% | — |
| 2015 | 20% | +0.3pp |
| 2016 | 20.3% | +0.3pp |
| 2017 | 20.7% | +0.4pp |
| 2018 | 20.8% | +0.1pp |
| 2019 | 20.5% | -0.3pp |
| 2020 | 22.3% | +1.8pp |
| 2021 | 22% | -0.3pp |
| 2022 | 20.1% | -1.9pp |
| 2023 | 19.9% | -0.2pp |
| 2024 | 19.9% | 0.0pp |
| 2025 | 19.9% | 0.0pp |
Source: ILO / World Bank WDI. Data retrieved from World Bank WDI and IMF WEO databases. Values represent official estimates; may be subject to revision.