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Iraq Unemployment
15.5%as of 2025
Iraq's unemployment stands at 15.5% as of 2025. The indicator has increased from 10.6% in 2014 to 15.5% in 2025. Source: ILO / World Bank WDI.
Historical trend (2014–2025)
Unemployment — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10.6% | — |
| 2015 | 10.9% | +0.3pp |
| 2016 | 10.8% | -0.1pp |
| 2017 | 13% | +2.2pp |
| 2018 | 13.5% | +0.5pp |
| 2019 | 14.1% | +0.6pp |
| 2020 | 15.8% | +1.7pp |
| 2021 | 16.2% | +0.4pp |
| 2022 | 15.4% | -0.8pp |
| 2023 | 15.2% | -0.2pp |
| 2024 | 15.3% | +0.1pp |
| 2025 | 15.5% | +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.