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South Sudan Unemployment
12.4%as of 2024
South Sudan's unemployment stands at 12.4% as of 2024. The indicator has increased from null% in 2014 to 12.4% in 2024. Source: ILO / World Bank WDI.
Historical trend (2014–2024)
Unemployment — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | % | — |
| 2015 | 12.5% | — |
| 2016 | 12.9% | +0.4pp |
| 2017 | 13% | +0.1pp |
| 2018 | 12.9% | -0.1pp |
| 2019 | 12.7% | -0.2pp |
| 2020 | 14.2% | +1.5pp |
| 2021 | 14% | -0.2pp |
| 2022 | 12.5% | -1.5pp |
| 2023 | 12.4% | -0.1pp |
| 2024 | 12.4% | 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.