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Honduras Unemployment Rate

Unemployment as % of total labor force  SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS

4.92% −3.09pp (-38.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #83 Global Peak 10.98% (2020) Source World Bank

Honduras Unemployment Rate (1980–2025)

Overview

Honduras's unemployment rate stood at 4.92% in 2025, a decline of +3.09pp from 2024. The IMF projects 8.00% by 2025. Honduras ranked 83rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 8.00% - -
2029* IMF 8.00% - -
2028* IMF 8.00% - -
2027* IMF 8.00% - -
2026* IMF 8.00% - -
2025* IMF 8.00% - -
2025 4.92% −3.09pp #83
2024 4.91% −3.17pp #90
2023 6.07% −2.83pp #117
2022 8.77% +0.20pp #141
2021 8.51% −2.41pp #128
2020 10.98% +5.60pp #142
2019 5.70% +0.05pp #106
2018 5.65% +0.12pp #103
2017 5.53% −1.20pp #93
2016 6.73% +0.58pp #103
2015 6.15% +0.66pp #93
2014 7.08% +2.98pp #106
2013 5.65% +1.89pp #85
2012 3.76% −0.72pp #49
2011 4.47% +0.36pp #64
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 20.2% Rate 32.1% Gap +11.9pp Reserves YoY +128.2%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Honduras matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honduras's unemployment rate?

Honduras's unemployment rate was 4.92% in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 38.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in Honduras?

Honduras's unemployment rate peaked at 10.98% in 2020.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in Honduras?

The lowest unemployment rate in Honduras was 3.06% in 1992.

How does Honduras rank in unemployment rate?

Honduras ranks 83rd globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for unemployment rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected unemployment rate of Honduras in 2025?

Honduras's unemployment rate is projected to reach 8.00% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the unemployment rate of Honduras in 2025?

The unemployment rate of Honduras in 2025 was 4.92%. This ranks 83rd in the world.

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