Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Eswatini
Eswatini: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) was 31.8% in 2023. ▲ Rising
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Eswatini, 1995–2023
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
Eswatini recorded 31.8% for unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and up 51.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Eswatini peaked at 32.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 20.0%, in 1997.
That places Eswatini 1st out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 20.4% | — |
| 1997 | 20.0% | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 25.7% | +28.7% |
| 2016 | 21.0% | -18.3% |
| 2021 | 32.6% | +54.8% |
| 2023 | 31.8% | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.2% | 20.0% | 20.4% | 2 |
| 2000s | 25.7% | 25.7% | 25.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 21.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% | 1 |
| 2020s | 32.2% | 31.8% | 32.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 2 South Africa 30.4% compare
- 3 Palestine, State of 28.5% compare
- 4 Botswana 22.5% compare
More work & labour data for Eswatini
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6638 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6722 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6555 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.286 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.13 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 703.04 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,378 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 685.51 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 655.37 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1,341 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Eswatini?
- Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Eswatini was 31.8% in 2023, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, male (% of male labor force) recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 32.6% in 2021.
- What is the lowest unemployment, male (% of male labor force) recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.0% in 1997.
- How does Eswatini rank for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
- Eswatini ranks 1st out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is unemployment, male (% of male labor force) rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) (national estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.