Trend of Annual Unemployment Rate of Syria

Updated on May 15, 2026.

According to recent data from the World Bank, the total unemployment rate of Syria was 13.57% in 2026, a difference of +0.21 points compared to 2025; and the total labor force of Syria in 2026 was 6,764,801. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 10.94% and 26.08% respectively in 2026.

The chart and table below shows the trend of the total, male, and female unemployment rates of Syria 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 Syria (%)

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Trend of Annual Unemployment Rate of Syria

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Year	Total Unempl.(%)	Male Unempl.(%)	Female Unempl.(%)
1991	6.75	5.11	13.93
1992	6.95	6.24	9.94
1993	7.4	7.63	6.43
1994	7.5	6.42	11.81
1995	7.2	5.42	14
1996	7.22	5.54	14.28
1997	7.31	5.71	14.66
1998	7.38	5.86	14.99
1999	7.6	5.92	15.01
2000	9.59	6.94	19.86
2001	11.63	8.15	25.32
2002	10.94	7.92	23.02
2003	10.28	7.69	20.78
2004	9.51	6.76	21.42
2005	8.81	5.92	22.19
2006	8.17	5.14	23.16
2007	8.42	5.16	25.45
2008	10.94	8.43	24.42
2009	8.14	5.62	22.01
2010	8.61	6.22	21.96
2011	8.63	6.01	21.22
2012	13.8	11.33	25.65
2013	14.5	11.96	26.67
2014	14.78	12.24	27.14
2015	14.24	11.76	26.36
2016	13.8	11.34	25.66
2017	13.6	11.14	25.32
2018	13.51	11.02	25.1
2019	13.37	10.87	24.82
2020	15.18	12.57	27.17
2021	14.89	12.34	26.59
2022	13.25	10.71	25.08
2023	13.27	10.75	25.15
2024	13.36	10.84	25.31
2025	13.57	10.94	26.08