Unemployment Rate For Females
Middle East Ranking
Source: IMF
Definition of Unemployment Rate For Females
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
| Current Rank | Country | Value | Latest Reading | Previous Rank | Previous Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iraq | 32.11 | 2020 | 1 | 30.13 |
| 2 ↑ | Jordan | 26.54 | 2020 | 3 | 23.88 |
| 3 ↓ | Yemen | 25.49 | 2020 | 2 | 25.03 |
| 4 ↑ | Syria | 22.27 | 2020 | 5 | 19.81 |
| 5 ↓ | Saudi Arabia | 20.38 | 2020 | 4 | 21.45 |
| 6 | Iran | 19.76 | 2020 | 6 | 17.57 |
| 7 ↑ | Lebanon | 16.96 | 2020 | 8 | 14.72 |
| 8 ↑ | Afghanistan | 16.86 | 2020 | 9 | 14.06 |
| 9 ↓ | Turkey | 14.83 | 2020 | 7 | 16.39 |
| 10 | Oman | 11.94 | 2020 | 10 | 8.14 |
| 11 ↑ | Kuwait | 8.23 | 2020 | 12 | 5.75 |
| 12 ↓ | United Arab Emirates | 7.47 | 2020 | 11 | 5.89 |
| 13 | Bahrain | 5.19 | 2020 | 13 | 3.93 |
| 14 | Israel | 4.12 | 2020 | 14 | 3.92 |
| 15 | Qatar | 0.49 | 2020 | 15 | 0.28 |
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
