Angola Unemployment Rate
Unemployment as % of total labor force SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Angola's unemployment rate was 14.11% in 2025, ranked 165th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Angola's unemployment rate stood at 14.11% in 2025, a rise of +0.09pp from 2024. Angola ranked 165th globally.
Angola’s unemployment rate has shown a modest but persistent decline over the 35‑year series, falling from a peak of 17.44 % in 1994 to a trough of 14.02 % in 2024 before reaching the latest estimate of 14.11 % in 2025, ranking 165th globally. The downward movement reflects gradual improvements in labor market absorption amid expanding oil‑related activities and modest diversification efforts, yet the rate remains higher than that of Montenegro (13.57 %) and comparable to Haiti (14.94 %). The slight uptick from the 2024 trough suggests that the post‑pandemic recovery may be losing momentum, underscoring the importance of structural reforms, investment in non‑oil sectors, and vocational training to sustain job creation. If policy measures successfully broaden the economic base, the unemployment trajectory could continue its gradual descent, bringing Angola closer to the lower‑end peer benchmarks.
Data & projection
| Year | Unemployment Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.11% | +0.09pp | #165 |
| 2024 | 14.02% | −0.03pp | #171 |
| 2023 | 14.05% | −0.07pp | #172 |
| 2022 | 14.12% | −1.68pp | #169 |
| 2021 | 15.80% | −0.90pp | #172 |
| 2020 | 16.70% | +0.20pp | #173 |
| 2019 | 16.50% | −0.11pp | #173 |
| 2018 | 16.60% | −0.02pp | #172 |
| 2017 | 16.62% | +0.05pp | #172 |
| 2016 | 16.57% | +0.10pp | #171 |
| 2015 | 16.47% | +0.10pp | #169 |
| 2014 | 16.37% | −0.09pp | #169 |
| 2013 | 16.46% | −0.08pp | #170 |
| 2012 | 16.54% | −0.23pp | #169 |
| 2011 | 16.77% | +0.18pp | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's unemployment rate was 14.11% in 2025. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Angola's unemployment rate peaked at 17.44% in 1994.
The lowest unemployment rate in Angola was 14.02% in 2024.
Angola ranks 165th globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The unemployment rate of Angola in 2025 was 14.11%. This ranks 165th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_unemployment-rate,
title = {Angola Unemployment Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/unemployment-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}