Trend of Annual Unemployment Rate of Angola

Updated on May 15, 2026.

According to recent data from the World Bank, the total unemployment rate of Angola was 14.11% in 2026, a difference of +0.09 points compared to 2025; and the total labor force of Angola in 2026 was 16,321,277. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 13.96% and 14.26% respectively in 2026.

The chart and table below shows the trend of the total, male, and female unemployment rates of Angola for 1992-2026.

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The World Bank defines unemployment rate as "the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment".

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Data Source: World Bank.

Trend of Annual Unemployment Rate of Angola (%)

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Trend of Annual Unemployment Rate of Angola

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Year	Total Unempl.(%)	Male Unempl.(%)	Female Unempl.(%)
1991	16.82	14.8	18.83
1992	16.96	14.92	18.98
1993	17.44	15.36	19.51
1994	17.44	15.36	19.51
1995	16.98	14.93	19
1996	16.18	14.21	18.12
1997	16.06	14.11	18
1998	16.29	14.31	18.24
1999	16.54	14.54	18.52
2000	16.65	14.63	18.63
2001	16.67	14.65	18.65
2002	16.43	14.44	18.39
2003	16.45	14.45	18.41
2004	16.31	14.33	18.26
2005	16.3	14.31	18.24
2006	16.12	14.16	18.06
2007	16.07	14.11	18
2008	16.15	14.19	18.09
2009	16.38	14.4	18.35
2010	16.6	14.59	18.58
2011	16.77	14.77	18.8
2012	16.54	14.79	18.31
2013	16.46	14.96	17.99
2014	16.37	15.11	17.65
2015	16.47	15.45	17.51
2016	16.57	15.78	17.37
2017	16.62	16.07	17.17
2018	16.6	16.31	16.9
2019	16.5	16.45	16.55
2020	16.7	16.78	16.62
2021	15.8	15.82	15.78
2022	14.12	13.84	14.4
2023	14.05	13.77	14.34
2024	14.02	13.74	14.31
2025	14.11	13.96	14.26