Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Tuvalu

Tuvalu: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) was 6.7% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
6.7%
World rank
62nd
of 181 countries
All-time high
25.5%
in 2017
All-time low
4.6%
in 2016
Years of data
5
2002–2022

Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Tuvalu, 2002–2022

5101520252002201220222002: 4.92010: 5.72016: 4.62017: 25.52022: 6.7

Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).

Analysis

In 2022, unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Tuvalu stood at 6.7%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Tuvalu peaked at 25.5% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 4.6%, in 2016.

Tuvalu ranks 62nd of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Tuvalu, year by year

Annual values for Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) (national estimate) in Tuvalu, 2002 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2002 4.9%
2010 5.7% +15.9%
2016 4.6% -19.0%
2017 25.5% +448.9%
2022 6.7% -73.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.9% 4.9% 4.9% 1
2010s 12.0% 4.6% 25.5% 3
2020s 6.7% 6.7% 6.7% 1

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  4. 63 Barbados 6.7% compare
  5. 64 Sao Tome and Principe 6.6% compare
  6. 65 Denmark 6.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Tuvalu?
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Tuvalu was 6.7% in 2022, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
What is the highest unemployment, male (% of male labor force) recorded in Tuvalu?
The highest recorded value was 25.5% in 2017.
What is the lowest unemployment, male (% of male labor force) recorded in Tuvalu?
The lowest recorded value was 4.6% in 2016.
How does Tuvalu rank for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
Tuvalu ranks 62nd out of 181 countries with data for 2022.
Is unemployment, male (% of male labor force) rising or falling in Tuvalu?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tuvalu 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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Indicator
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) (national estimate)
Source
Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
205 places, 5,415 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

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.