Cameroon Unemployment Rate 1991-2023
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Cameroon unemployment rate for 2021 was 3.87%, a 0.03% increase from 2020.
- Cameroon unemployment rate for 2020 was 3.84%, a 0.2% increase from 2019.
- Cameroon unemployment rate for 2019 was 3.64%, a 0.02% increase from 2018.
- Cameroon unemployment rate for 2018 was 3.62%, a 0.02% increase from 2017.
| Cameroon Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
3.87% |
0.03% |
| 2020 |
3.84% |
0.20% |
| 2019 |
3.64% |
0.02% |
| 2018 |
3.62% |
0.02% |
| 2017 |
3.60% |
0.02% |
| 2016 |
3.58% |
0.02% |
| 2015 |
3.55% |
0.02% |
| 2014 |
3.53% |
-0.15% |
| 2013 |
3.68% |
-0.15% |
| 2012 |
3.82% |
-0.14% |
| 2011 |
3.97% |
-0.15% |
| 2010 |
4.11% |
0.34% |
| 2009 |
3.77% |
0.36% |
| 2008 |
3.41% |
0.35% |
| 2007 |
3.06% |
-0.67% |
| 2006 |
3.73% |
-0.67% |
| 2005 |
4.40% |
-0.74% |
| 2004 |
5.14% |
-0.79% |
| 2003 |
5.93% |
-0.77% |
| 2002 |
6.70% |
-0.76% |
| 2001 |
7.46% |
-0.13% |
| 2000 |
7.59% |
-0.11% |
| 1999 |
7.70% |
-0.12% |
| 1998 |
7.82% |
-0.11% |
| 1997 |
7.93% |
-0.13% |
| 1996 |
8.06% |
0.13% |
| 1995 |
7.93% |
0.12% |
| 1994 |
7.81% |
0.01% |
| 1993 |
7.80% |
0.18% |
| 1992 |
7.61% |
0.12% |
| 1991 |
7.50% |
0.12% |
