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Countries with the highest unemployment

Countries with the highest unemployment for 2022 is led by Eswatini at 36.47%, while Libya closes the current top ten at 19.24%. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

Year archive

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Top countries

0.09.118.227.436.5EswatiniEswatini: 36.47%36.5South AfricaSouth Africa: 33.27%33.3DjiboutiDjibouti: 26.27%26.3West Bank and GazaWest Bank and Gaza: 24.42%24.4BotswanaBotswana: 23.62%23.6GabonGabon: 20.32%20.3Congo, Rep.Congo, Rep.: 20.13%20.1NamibiaNamibia: 19.62%19.6St. Vincent and the GrenadinesSt. Vincent and the Grenadines: 19.28%19.3LibyaLibya: 19.24%19.2

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 Eswatini 36.47%
2 South Africa 33.27%
3 Djibouti 26.27%
4 West Bank and Gaza 24.42%
5 Botswana 23.62%
6 Gabon 20.32%
7 Congo, Rep. 20.13%
8 Namibia 19.62%
9 St. Vincent and the Grenadines 19.28%
10 Libya 19.24%

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Countries with the highest unemployment” collection for 2022 opens with Eswatini at 36.47%.
  • Because the slice is capped at top-10, the page answers shortlist intent without forcing the user through the full global ranking.
  • The current collection closes with Libya (19.24%), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.