Unemployment (current ILO definition - ICLS19) in New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Unemployment (current ILO definition - ICLS19) was 12.76 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Unemployment (current ILO definition - ICLS19) in New Caledonia, 2014–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment (current ilo definition - icls19) in New Caledonia is 12.76, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 33.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment (current ilo definition - icls19) in New Caledonia peaked at 19.15 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 12.76, in 2023.
New Caledonia ranks 66th of 72 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Unemployment (current ILO definition - ICLS19) in New Caledonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 19.15 | — |
| 2017 | 14.64 | -23.6% |
| 2018 | 14.18 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 13.24 | -6.6% |
| 2020 | 16.58 | +25.3% |
| 2022 | 13.11 | -20.9% |
| 2023 | 12.76 | -2.7% |
New Caledonia compared with similar countries
- New Caledonia's 12.76 is below the median for high income countries, which is 169.05, 8% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- New Caledonia's 12.76 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 159.8, 8% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.3 | 13.24 | 19.15 | 4 |
| 2020s | 14.15 | 12.76 | 16.58 | 3 |
Countries ranked near New Caledonia
More work & labour data for New Caledonia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1927 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.171 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2141 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7129 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9545 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 306.2 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 71.31 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 167.3 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 169.93 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 337.22 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment (current ilo definition - icls19) in New Caledonia?
- Unemployment (current ilo definition - icls19) in New Caledonia was 12.76 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment (current ilo definition - icls19) recorded in New Caledonia?
- The highest recorded value was 19.15 in 2014.
- What is the lowest unemployment (current ilo definition - icls19) recorded in New Caledonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.76 in 2023.
- How does New Caledonia rank for unemployment (current ilo definition - icls19)?
- New Caledonia ranks 66th out of 72 countries with data for 2023.
- Is unemployment (current ilo definition - icls19) rising or falling in New Caledonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this New Caledonia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment (current ILO definition - ICLS19) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series includes only countries for which the 19th ICLS definitions are applied. The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database description.