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Syrian Arab Republic Unemployment Rate

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

13.57% +0.21pp (+1.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #163 Global Peak 15.18% (2020) Source World Bank

Syrian Arab Republic Unemployment Rate (1991–2025)

Overview

Syrian Arab Republic's unemployment rate stood at 13.57% in 2025, a rise of +0.21pp from 2024. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 163rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2025 13.57% +0.21pp #163
2024 13.36% +0.09pp #169
2023 13.27% +0.03pp #170
2022 13.25% −1.64pp #166
2021 14.89% −0.29pp #165
2020 15.18% +1.81pp #163
2019 13.37% −0.14pp #165
2018 13.51% −0.10pp #166
2017 13.60% −0.20pp #165
2016 13.80% −0.45pp #164
2015 14.24% −0.54pp #163
2014 14.78% +0.28pp #165
2013 14.50% +0.70pp #162
2012 13.80% +5.17pp #158
2011 8.63% +0.01pp #125
Show all years (1991-2025)

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 13.4% GDP growth 1.2% Unemployment 13.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Syrian Arab Republic's unemployment rate?

Syrian Arab Republic's unemployment rate was 13.57% in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in Syrian Arab Republic?

Syrian Arab Republic's unemployment rate peaked at 15.18% in 2020.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in Syrian Arab Republic?

The lowest unemployment rate in Syrian Arab Republic was 6.75% in 1991.

How does Syrian Arab Republic rank in unemployment rate?

Syrian Arab Republic ranks 163rd 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 Syrian Arab Republic in 2025?

The unemployment rate of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was 13.57%. This ranks 163rd in the world.

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