Egypt Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate: 8.4% (2008 est.)
9.1% (2007 est.)

Year	Unemployment rate	Rank	Percent Change	Date of Information
2003	12.00 %	84		2001 est.
2004	9.90 %	98	-17.50 %	2003 est.
2005	10.90 %	102	10.10 %	2004 est.
2006	9.50 %	95	-12.84 %	2005 est.
2007	10.30 %	118	8.42 %	2006 est.
2008	9.10 %	114	-11.65 %	2007 est.
2009	8.40 %	114	-7.69 %	2008 est.

Definition: This entry contains the percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009

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