Armenia Unemployment Rate
Unemployment as % of total labor force SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Armenia's unemployment rate was 12.87% in 2025, ranked 161st globally. This represents a 7.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Armenia's unemployment rate stood at 12.87% in 2025, a decline of +1.03pp from 2024. The IMF projects 13.50% by 2025. Armenia ranked 161st globally.
Armenia’s unemployment rate has risen sharply since the early 1990s, moving from a trough of 1.77 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 19.52 % in 2010, before easing to 12.87 % in 2025, which places the country at 161st in the global ranking. The post‑Soviet transition, coupled with structural reforms and external shocks, explains the steep climb to the 2010 high, while gradual diversification of the economy and modest growth have contributed to the recent decline. Compared with regional peers, Armenia’s 2025 rate is slightly above North Macedonia’s 12.26 % and marginally below Georgia’s 12.10 %, yet lower than Afghanistan’s 13.35 % and the Syrian Arab Republic’s 13.57 %. Over the 35‑year coverage period, the labor market has shown resilience, and continued investment in vocational training and export‑oriented sectors could further reduce unemployment in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Unemployment Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 12.50% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 12.70% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 12.90% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 13.10% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 13.30% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 13.50% | - | - |
| 2025 | 12.87% | −1.03pp | #161 |
| 2024 | 12.41% | +0.00pp | #166 |
| 2023 | 12.41% | −1.10pp | #167 |
| 2022 | 13.45% | −2.05pp | #167 |
| 2021 | 15.47% | −2.73pp | #170 |
| 2020 | 18.18% | −0.13pp | #177 |
| 2019 | 18.30% | −0.70pp | #180 |
| 2018 | 18.97% | +1.17pp | #179 |
| 2017 | 17.70% | −0.30pp | #174 |
| 2016 | 17.62% | −0.88pp | #173 |
| 2015 | 18.26% | +0.66pp | #175 |
| 2014 | 17.50% | +1.30pp | #172 |
| 2013 | 16.58% | −0.72pp | #171 |
| 2012 | 17.51% | −0.89pp | #172 |
| 2011 | 18.88% | −0.12pp | #177 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Armenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Armenia's unemployment rate was 12.87% in 2025. Ranked 161st globally. This represents a 7.4% decrease from the previous year.
Armenia's unemployment rate peaked at 19.52% in 2010.
The lowest unemployment rate in Armenia was 1.77% in 1991.
Armenia ranks 161st globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Armenia's unemployment rate is projected to reach 13.50% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The unemployment rate of Armenia in 2025 was 12.87%. This ranks 161st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_armenia_unemployment-rate,
title = {Armenia Unemployment Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/armenia/unemployment-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}