Seychelles: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 3.2 percent as of Q2 2024, an increase compared to the previous value of 2.8 percent. Historically, the average for the Seychelles from Q4 2016 to Q2 2024 is 3.6 percent. The minimum of 2.1 percent was recorded in Q4 2018, while the maximum of 5 percent was reached in Q2 2018.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: National Bureau of Statistics Seychelles
| Recent values | Seychelles: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2024 Q2 | 3.2 |
| 2024 Q1 | 2.8 |
| 2023 Q4 | 2.8 |
| 2023 Q3 | 3.3 |
| 2023 Q2 | 3.2 |
| 2023 Q1 | 3.3 |
| 2020 Q4 | 3.3 |
| 2020 Q3 | 4.8 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Informal employment | 17.00 | 2020 | percent |
| Employment | 0.05 | Q4/2023 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 3.20 | Q2/2024 | percent |