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Egypt Unemployment
6.8%as of 2025
Egypt's unemployment stands at 6.8% as of 2025. The indicator has decreased from 13.1% in 2014 to 6.8% in 2025. Source: ILO / World Bank WDI.
Historical trend (2014–2025)
Unemployment — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 13.1% | — |
| 2015 | 13.1% | 0.0pp |
| 2016 | 12.5% | -0.6pp |
| 2017 | 11.8% | -0.7pp |
| 2018 | 9.9% | -1.9pp |
| 2019 | 7.9% | -2.0pp |
| 2020 | 8% | +0.1pp |
| 2021 | 7.4% | -0.6pp |
| 2022 | 6.5% | -0.9pp |
| 2023 | 6.8% | +0.3pp |
| 2024 | 6.8% | 0.0pp |
| 2025 | 6.8% | 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.