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Namibia Unemployment
19.3%as of 2025
Namibia's unemployment stands at 19.3% as of 2025. The indicator has increased from 18.5% in 2014 to 19.3% in 2025. Source: ILO / World Bank WDI.
Historical trend (2014–2025)
Unemployment — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 18.5% | — |
| 2015 | 20.8% | +2.3pp |
| 2016 | 23.4% | +2.6pp |
| 2017 | 21.7% | -1.7pp |
| 2018 | 19.9% | -1.8pp |
| 2019 | 19.9% | 0.0pp |
| 2020 | 21% | +1.1pp |
| 2021 | 20.9% | -0.1pp |
| 2022 | 19.6% | -1.3pp |
| 2023 | 19.2% | -0.4pp |
| 2024 | 19.2% | 0.0pp |
| 2025 | 19.3% | +0.1pp |
Source: ILO / World Bank WDI. Data retrieved from World Bank WDI and IMF WEO databases. Values represent official estimates; may be subject to revision.