Unemployment in Iraq
The unemployment rate in Iraq averaged 13.8% in the decade to 2024, below the 7.1% average for Middle East & North Africa. The unemployment rate in Iraq was 15.5% in 2024. For more information on unemployment, visit our dedicated page.
Iraq Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment Rate for Iraq from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Iraq Unemployment Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, aop) | 15.8 | 16.2 | 15.5 | 15.4 | 15.5 |
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