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Ukraine Unemployment Rate

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

13.10% −5.97pp (-31.3%)
Year 2024 Rank #167 Global Peak 24.53% (2022) Source World Bank

Ukraine Unemployment Rate (1991–2024)

Overview

Ukraine's unemployment rate stood at 13.10% in 2024, a decline of +5.97pp from 2023. The IMF projects 11.57% by 2025. Ukraine ranked 167th globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 8.50% - -
2029* IMF 8.50% - -
2028* IMF 8.69% - -
2027* IMF 9.38% - -
2026* IMF 10.19% - -
2025* IMF 11.57% - -
2024 13.10% −5.97pp #167
2023 19.07% −5.46pp #182
2022 24.53% +14.69pp #188
2021 9.83% +0.68pp #140
2020 9.48% +0.98pp #134
2019 8.19% −0.81pp #133
2018 8.80% −0.85pp #136
2017 9.50% +0.05pp #140
2016 9.35% +0.21pp #135
2015 9.14% −0.14pp #130
2014 9.27% +2.10pp #131
2013 7.17% −0.36pp #103
2012 7.53% −0.33pp #106
2011 7.85% −0.25pp #117
2010 8.10% −0.74pp #115
Show all years (1991-2024)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 20.2% Real rate -12.1%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ukraine's unemployment rate?

Ukraine's unemployment rate was 13.10% in 2024. Ranked 167th globally. This represents a 31.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in Ukraine?

Ukraine's unemployment rate peaked at 24.53% in 2022.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in Ukraine?

The lowest unemployment rate in Ukraine was 1.90% in 1991.

How does Ukraine rank in unemployment rate?

Ukraine ranks 167th globally in unemployment rate as of 2024.

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 Ukraine in 2025?

Ukraine's unemployment rate is projected to reach 11.57% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the unemployment rate of Ukraine in 2024?

The unemployment rate of Ukraine in 2024 was 13.10%. This ranks 167th in the world.

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