
Iran: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 8.2 percent as of Q2 2023, a decline compared to the previous value of 9 percent. Historically, the average for Iran from Q2 2014 to Q2 2023 is 10.6 percent. The minimum of 8.2 percent was recorded in Q4 2022, while the maximum of 12.7 percent was reached in Q4 2016.
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* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
- Measure: percent
- Source: Statistical Center of Iran
Recent values | Iran: Unemployment rate, percent |
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2023  Q2 | 8.2 |
2023  Q1 | 9 |
2022  Q4 | 8.2 |
2022  Q3 | 8.9 |
2022  Q2 | 9.2 |
2022  Q1 | 9.2 |
2021  Q4 | 8.9 |
2021  Q3 | 9.6 |
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Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
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Labor force | 29.79 | 2023 | million people |
Unemployment rate | 9.10 | 2023 | percent |
Female unemployment | 15.80 | 2023 | percent |
Male unemployment | 7.75 | 2023 | percent |
Youth unemployment | 22.79 | 2023 | percent |
Labor force participation | 42.61 | 2023 | percent |
Labor force: percent female | 16.80 | 2023 | percent |
Female labor force participation | 14.38 | 2023 | percent |
Male labor force participation | 70.58 | 2023 | percent |
Self-employment | 42.47 | 2022 | percent |
Employment | 24.31 | Q2/2023 | million employed people |
Unemployment rate | 8.20 | Q2/2023 | percent |