Unemployment in Russia
Russia: Unemployment was 4,321 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Unemployment in Russia, 2015–2020
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment in Russia is 4,321, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 24.7% on the previous year and up 1.3% over ten years.
Russia ranks 3rd of 58 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Unemployment in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,264 | — |
| 2016 | 4,243 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 3,657 | -13.8% |
| 2019 | 3,465 | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 4,321 | +24.7% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 4,321 is above the median for high income countries, which is 266.61, 16.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Russia's 4,321 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 266.61, 16.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,907 | 3,465 | 4,264 | 4 |
| 2020s | 4,321 | 4,321 | 4,321 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More work & labour data for Russia
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 48,131 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 59.78 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 71,526 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 1.83 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.04 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 89,043 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 23,578 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 58.68 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.81 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.8326 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment in Russia?
- Unemployment in Russia was 4,321 in 2020, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,321 in 2020.
- What is the lowest unemployment recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,465 in 2019.
- How does Russia rank for unemployment?
- Russia ranks 3rd out of 58 countries with data for 2020.
- Is unemployment rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13). 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 is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. 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. The term disability, as defined in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), is used as an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. For measurement purposes, a person with disability is defined as a person who is limited in the kind or amount of activities that he or she can do because of ongoing difficulties due to a long-term physical condition, mental condition or health problem. For more information, refer to the Disability Labour Market Indicators (DLMI) database description.