Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 5.22 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Pakistan, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pakistan is 5.22, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and up 63.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pakistan peaked at 6.34 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.398, in 2007.
Pakistan ranks 94th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.596 | — |
| 1992 | 0.587 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 0.596 | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 0.601 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 0.611 | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 0.6 | -1.8% |
| 1997 | 0.611 | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 0.62 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 0.625 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 0.614 | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 0.611 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 0.615 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 0.612 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 0.598 | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 0.583 | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 0.582 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 0.398 | -31.6% |
| 2008 | 0.423 | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 0.535 | +26.5% |
| 2010 | 0.653 | +22.1% |
| 2011 | 0.796 | +21.9% |
| 2012 | 3.67 | +360.7% |
| 2013 | 2.95 | -19.4% |
| 2014 | 1.83 | -38.2% |
| 2015 | 3.57 | +95.2% |
| 2016 | 2.29 | -35.9% |
| 2017 | 3.2 | +40.2% |
| 2018 | 4.08 | +27.4% |
| 2019 | 4.83 | +18.3% |
| 2020 | 5.99 | +24.1% |
| 2021 | 6.34 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 5.29 | -16.5% |
| 2023 | 5.24 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 5.49 | +4.9% |
| 2025 | 5.42 | -1.3% |
| 2026 | 5.32 | -1.8% |
| 2027 | 5.22 | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6052 | 0.587 | 0.625 | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.5571 | 0.398 | 0.615 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.79 | 0.653 | 4.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.54 | 5.22 | 6.34 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Pakistan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1658 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1724 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.4553 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.11 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 160,228 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 146,712 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 259,090 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 251,911 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 511,001 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pakistan?
- Unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pakistan was 5.22 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.34 in 2021.
- What is the lowest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.398 in 2007.
- How does Pakistan rank for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Pakistan ranks 94th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.