Saudi Arabia: Female unemployment
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| Saudi Arabia |
Unemployment rate for females |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 14.96 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1991 - 2023 |
| Average | 14.20 |
| Min - Max | 4.94 - 22.41 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2023 is 14.96 percent, a decline from 15.65 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 8.39 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 1991 to 2023 is 14.2 percent. The minimum value, 4.94 percent, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 22.41 percent was recorded in 2014.
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Definition: Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 16.93 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 4.88 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 14.96 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 2.10 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 15.61 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 61.60 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 22.60 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 34.51 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 79.92 | 2023 | percent |
| Self-employment | 6.45 | 2022 | percent |
| Employment | 15.82 | Q3/2023 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 5.12 | Q3/2023 | percent |