Unemployment with basic education in Armenia

Armenia: Unemployment with basic education was 10.3% in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
10.3%
Change on year
up 27.8%
World rank
41st
of 129 countries
All-time high
35.6%
in 2001
All-time low
7.1%
in 2018
Years of data
17
2001–2023

Unemployment with basic education in Armenia, 2001–2023

102030402001201220232001: 35.6 % of total labor force with basic education2008: 31.1 % of total labor force with basic education2009: 14.4 % of total labor force with basic education2010: 14.3 % of total labor force with basic education2011: 16.2 % of total labor force with basic education2012: 14.4 % of total labor force with basic education2013: 15.4 % of total labor force with basic education2014: 9.6 % of total labor force with basic education2015: 15.2 % of total labor force with basic education2016: 14.6 % of total labor force with basic education2017: 17.4 % of total labor force with basic education2018: 7.1 % of total labor force with basic education2019: 11.6 % of total labor force with basic education2020: 7.8 % of total labor force with basic education2021: 7.1 % of total labor force with basic education2022: 8 % of total labor force with basic education2023: 10.3 % of total labor force with basic education

Source: Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO). Measured in % of total labor force with basic education.

Analysis

The most recent figure for unemployment with basic education in Armenia is 10.3%, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 27.8% on the previous year and down 33.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, unemployment with basic education in Armenia peaked at 35.6% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 7.1%, in 2018.

That places Armenia 41st out of 129 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 27.1% 14.4% 35.6% 3
2010s 13.6% 7.1% 17.4% 10
2020s 8.3% 7.1% 10.3% 4

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  6. 44 Italy 9.6% compare

See the full ranking of 149 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is unemployment with basic education in Armenia?
Unemployment with basic education in Armenia was 10.3% in 2023, according to Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO).
What is the highest unemployment with basic education recorded in Armenia?
The highest recorded value was 35.6% in 2001.
What is the lowest unemployment with basic education recorded in Armenia?
The lowest recorded value was 7.1% in 2018.
How does Armenia rank for unemployment with basic education?
Armenia ranks 41st out of 129 countries with data for 2023.
Is unemployment with basic education rising or falling in Armenia?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Armenia data come from?
The figures come from Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment with basic education (% of total labor force with basic education). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Unemployment with basic education (% of total labor force with basic education)
Unit
% of total labor force with basic education
Source
Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
149 places, 2,702 data points, 1970–2025
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The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).