Tunisia: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 15 percent as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 15.2 percent. Historically, the average for Tunisia from Q3 2014 to Q1 2026 is 15.75 percent. The minimum of 14.9 percent was recorded in Q4 2019, while the maximum of 18.4 percent was reached in Q3 2021.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: National Institute of Statistics of Tunisia
| Recent values | Tunisia: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 15 |
| 2025 Q4 | 15.2 |
| 2025 Q3 | 15.4 |
| 2025 Q2 | 15.3 |
| 2025 Q1 | 15.7 |
| 2024 Q3 | 16 |
| 2024 Q2 | 16 |
| 2024 Q1 | 16.2 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 4.27 | 2025 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 15.11 | 2025 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 20.42 | 2025 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 12.83 | 2025 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 38.08 | 2025 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 45.22 | 2025 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 30.00 | 2025 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 26.50 | 2025 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 64.86 | 2025 | percent |
| Self-employment | 24.94 | 2025 | percent |
| Employment | 3.63 | Q1/2026 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 15.00 | Q1/2026 | percent |