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Iran Unemployment
8.3%as of 2025
Iran's unemployment stands at 8.3% as of 2025. The indicator has decreased from 10.7% in 2014 to 8.3% in 2025. Source: ILO / World Bank WDI.
Historical trend (2014–2025)
Unemployment — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10.7% | — |
| 2015 | 11.2% | +0.5pp |
| 2016 | 12.6% | +1.4pp |
| 2017 | 12.2% | -0.4pp |
| 2018 | 12.2% | 0.0pp |
| 2019 | 10.7% | -1.5pp |
| 2020 | 9.7% | -1.0pp |
| 2021 | 9.3% | -0.4pp |
| 2022 | 9.1% | -0.2pp |
| 2023 | 8.1% | -1.0pp |
| 2024 | 8.1% | 0.0pp |
| 2025 | 8.3% | +0.2pp |
Source: ILO / World Bank WDI. Data retrieved from World Bank WDI and IMF WEO databases. Values represent official estimates; may be subject to revision.