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Qatar Unemployment Rate

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

0.13% +0.00pp (+0.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #1 Global Peak 0.87% (1991) Source World Bank

Qatar Unemployment Rate (1991–2025)

Overview

Qatar's unemployment rate stood at 0.13% in 2025, a rise of +0.00pp from 2024. Qatar ranked 1st globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2025 0.13% +0.00pp #1
2024 0.13% +0.00pp #1
2023 0.13% +0.00pp #1
2022 0.13% −0.01pp #1
2021 0.14% +0.00pp #1
2020 0.14% +0.04pp #1
2019 0.10% −0.01pp #1
2018 0.11% −0.03pp #1
2017 0.14% −0.01pp #1
2016 0.15% −0.02pp #1
2015 0.17% −0.03pp #1
2014 0.20% −0.08pp #1
2013 0.28% −0.20pp #2
2012 0.48% −0.08pp #1
2011 0.56% +0.11pp #2
Show all years (1991-2025)

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.3% GDP growth 4.2% C/A balance 26.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Qatar 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

What is Qatar's unemployment rate?

Qatar's unemployment rate was 0.13% in 2025. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in Qatar?

Qatar's unemployment rate peaked at 0.87% in 1991.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in Qatar?

The lowest unemployment rate in Qatar was 0.10% in 2019.

How does Qatar rank in unemployment rate?

Qatar ranks 1st 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 unemployment rate of Qatar in 2025?

The unemployment rate of Qatar in 2025 was 0.13%. This ranks 1st in the world.

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