| Rank | Country | Unemployment rate (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burkina Faso | 77 |  |
| 2 | Syria | 50 | |
| 3 | Senegal | 48 | |
| 4 | Haiti | 40.6 | |
| 5 | Djibouti | 40 | |
| 6 | Kenya | 40 | |
| 7 | Congo, Republic of the | 36 | |
| 8 | Marshall Islands | 36 | |
| 9 | Namibia | 34 | |
| 10 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 33.28 | |
| 11 | Kiribati | 30.6 | |
| 12 | Kosovo | 30.5 | |
| 13 | Libya | 30 | |
| 14 | American Samoa | 29.8 | |
| 15 | South Africa | 28.53 | |
| 16 | Lesotho | 28.1 | |
| 17 | Gabon | 28 | |
| 18 | Swaziland | 28 | |
| 19 | Gaza Strip | 27.9 | |
| 20 | West Bank | 27.9 | |
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 January 1, 2020
See also: Unemployment rate map