Global unemployment figures 2024 | Statista

Between 2019 and 2020, the number of unemployed people worldwide increased from 191.93 million to 235.21 million, the biggest annual increase in unemployment in this provided time period. In 2022, the number of people unemployed decreased down to 205.25 million.

Number of unemployed persons worldwide from 1991 to 2024 (in millions)

Characteristic	Unemployed persons in millions
2024*	210.94
2023*	208.23
2022	205.25
2021	216.4
2020	235.21
2019	191.93
2018	193.9
2017	198.11
2016	200.75
2015	199.2
2014	196.28
2013	199.02
2012	198.26
2011	197.89
2010	200.44
2009	201.83
2008	181.15
2007	178.25
2006	181.97
2005	187.33
2004	186.83
2003	187.73
2002	181.77
2001	172.45
2000	167.11
1999	168.52
1998	161.39
1997	153.94
1996	150
1995	144.73
1994	138.07
1993	129.37
1992	121.11
1991	115.64

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February 2023

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2024

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According to the source, all figures are modelled estimates.

*Projections

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