Unemployment in Kuwait
The unemployment rate in Kuwait averaged 2.5% in the decade to 2022, below the average of 6.8% for the Middle East and North Africa. The unemployment rate in 2022 was 2.5%. For more unemployment information, visit our dedicated page.
Kuwait Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment Rate for Kuwait from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Kuwait Unemployment Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, aop) | 2.2 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 2.1 |
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