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Tajikistan Unemployment Rate

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

6.93% −0.11pp (-1.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #125 Global Peak 7.69% (2021) Source World Bank

Tajikistan Unemployment Rate (1991–2025)

Overview

Tajikistan's unemployment rate stood at 6.93% in 2025, a decline of +0.11pp from 2024. Tajikistan ranked 125th globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2025 6.93% −0.11pp #125
2024 7.04% +0.00pp #130
2023 7.04% −0.01pp #130
2022 7.05% −0.64pp #128
2021 7.69% +0.11pp #122
2020 7.58% +0.55pp #114
2019 7.03% −0.00pp #124
2018 7.03% −0.01pp #119
2017 7.04% −0.00pp #115
2016 7.04% +0.00pp #109
2015 7.03% +0.01pp #106
2014 7.02% +0.00pp #105
2013 7.02% −0.00pp #98
2012 7.02% +4.53pp #100
2011 7.04% +4.84pp #98
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 +54.0% GDP growth 8.0% C/A balance 15.3%
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

Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan's unemployment rate?

Tajikistan's unemployment rate was 6.93% in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in Tajikistan?

Tajikistan's unemployment rate peaked at 7.69% in 2021.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in Tajikistan?

The lowest unemployment rate in Tajikistan was 1.82% in 1991.

How does Tajikistan rank in unemployment rate?

Tajikistan ranks 125th 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 Tajikistan in 2025?

The unemployment rate of Tajikistan in 2025 was 6.93%. This ranks 125th in the world.

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