Unemployment Rate For Males
Middle East Ranking
Source: IMF
Definition of Unemployment Rate For Males
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 | Jordan | 17.43 | 2020 | 1 | 15.29 |
| 2 ↑ | Yemen | 12.3 | 2020 | 3 | 11.98 |
| 3 ↓ | Turkey | 12.29 | 2020 | 2 | 12.31 |
| 4 ↑ | Lebanon | 12.11 | 2020 | 5 | 10.23 |
| 5 ↑ | Iraq | 11.32 | 2020 | 6 | 10.18 |
| 6 ↑ | Iran | 10.63 | 2020 | 7 | 9.11 |
| 7 ↓ | Afghanistan | 10.51 | 2020 | 4 | 10.41 |
| 8 | Syria | 7.58 | 2020 | 8 | 6.25 |
| 9 | Israel | 4.52 | 2020 | 9 | 3.69 |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 4.04 | 2020 | 10 | 2.16 |
| 11 | United Arab Emirates | 2.33 | 2020 | 11 | 1.48 |
| 12 | Kuwait | 2.02 | 2020 | 12 | 0.96 |
| 13 | Oman | 1.68 | 2020 | 13 | 0.94 |
| 14 | Bahrain | 0.96 | 2020 | 14 | 0.51 |
| 15 | Qatar | 0.17 | 2020 | 15 | 0.07 |
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
