West Bank and Gaza Unemployment Rate
Unemployment as % of total labor force SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's unemployment rate stood at 24.42% in 2022, a decline of +1.97pp from 2021. West Bank and Gaza ranked 187th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Unemployment Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24.42% | −1.97pp | #187 |
| 2021 | 26.39% | +0.47pp | #188 |
| 2020 | 25.90% | +0.54pp | #188 |
| 2019 | 25.34% | −0.91pp | #188 |
| 2018 | 26.26% | +0.81pp | #189 |
| 2017 | 25.68% | −1.22pp | #189 |
| 2016 | 23.94% | −1.96pp | #187 |
| 2015 | 23.01% | −3.90pp | #185 |
| 2014 | 20.53% | −2.87pp | #183 |
| 2013 | 19.89% | −3.11pp | #182 |
| 2012 | 19.20% | −1.70pp | #178 |
| 2011 | 17.60% | −6.10pp | #171 |
| 2010 | 21.42% | −3.08pp | #185 |
| 2009 | 20.45% | −6.15pp | #183 |
| 2008 | 22.91% | +1.21pp | #186 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's unemployment rate was 24.42% in 2022. Ranked 187th globally. This represents a 7.5% decrease from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's unemployment rate peaked at 27.47% in 2002.
The lowest unemployment rate in West Bank and Gaza was 10.38% in 1999.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 187th globally in unemployment rate as of 2022.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The unemployment rate of West Bank and Gaza in 2022 was 24.42%. This ranks 187th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_unemployment-rate,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Unemployment Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/unemployment-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}