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Pakistan Unemployment
5.4%as of 2025
Pakistan's unemployment stands at 5.4% as of 2025. The indicator has increased from 1.8% in 2014 to 5.4% in 2025. Source: ILO / World Bank WDI.
Historical trend (2014–2025)
Unemployment — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1.8% | — |
| 2015 | 3.6% | +1.8pp |
| 2016 | 2.3% | -1.3pp |
| 2017 | 3.2% | +0.9pp |
| 2018 | 4.1% | +0.9pp |
| 2019 | 4.8% | +0.7pp |
| 2020 | 6% | +1.2pp |
| 2021 | 6.3% | +0.3pp |
| 2022 | 5.3% | -1.0pp |
| 2023 | 5.2% | -0.1pp |
| 2024 | 5.5% | +0.3pp |
| 2025 | 5.4% | -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.