Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Cuba
Cuba: Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 1.73 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Cuba, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cuba stood at 1.73.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and up 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cuba peaked at 9.27 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 1.58, in 2008.
That places Cuba 175th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Cuba, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8.31 | — |
| 1992 | 8.78 | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 9.27 | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 8.81 | -5.0% |
| 1995 | 8.27 | -6.1% |
| 1996 | 7.61 | -8.0% |
| 1997 | 7.1 | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 6.23 | -12.3% |
| 1999 | 6.26 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 5.45 | -12.9% |
| 2001 | 4.08 | -25.1% |
| 2002 | 3.31 | -18.9% |
| 2003 | 2.33 | -29.6% |
| 2004 | 1.85 | -20.4% |
| 2005 | 1.95 | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 1.91 | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 1.79 | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 1.58 | -11.5% |
| 2009 | 1.67 | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 2.5 | +49.7% |
| 2011 | 3.18 | +27.2% |
| 2012 | 3.46 | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 3.29 | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 2.7 | -17.9% |
| 2015 | 2.4 | -11.1% |
| 2016 | 2 | -16.7% |
| 2017 | 1.7 | -15.0% |
| 2018 | 1.7 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.71 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 2.23 | +31.0% |
| 2021 | 2.11 | -5.5% |
| 2022 | 1.83 | -13.3% |
| 2023 | 1.73 | -5.4% |
| 2024 | 1.75 | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 1.75 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 1.74 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 1.73 | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.85 | 6.23 | 9.27 | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.59 | 1.58 | 5.45 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.46 | 1.7 | 3.46 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.86 | 1.73 | 2.23 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
- 172 Tonga 2.07 compare
- 173 Russian Federation 1.83 compare
- 174 Timor-Leste 1.77 compare
- 176 Viet Nam 1.61 compare
- 177 Benin 1.54 compare
- 178 Tanzania, United Republic of 1.52 compare
More work & labour data for Cuba
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.07 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.06 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.09 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.16 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1738 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 9,101 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,722 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,757 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,821 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,577 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cuba?
- Unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cuba was 1.73 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 9.27 in 1993.
- What is the lowest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.58 in 2008.
- How does Cuba rank for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Cuba ranks 175th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The unemployment rate conveys the number of persons who are unemployed as a percent of the labour force (i.e., the employed plus the unemployed). 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 ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.