Number of unemployed persons worldwide 1991-2025

Published by
Aaron O'Neill,
Sep 19, 2025

Between 2019 and 2020, the number of unemployed people worldwide increased from 197.47 million to 231.06 million, the biggest annual increase in unemployment in this provided time period. In 2024, the number of people unemployed decreased down to 185.97 million.

Number of unemployed persons worldwide from 1991 to 2025 (in millions)

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Release date

November 2024

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

1991 to 2024

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According to the source, all figures are modelled estimates.

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