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Ikeja, Lagos Jun 13, 2025  – MyJobMag’s latest analysis offers a detailed look at unemployment rates in Africa, exposing significant disparities and underlining the economic challenges and prospects that nations are facing.

The comprehensive report seeks to provide a detailed perspective on the unemployment situation, with the goal of informing decisions made by policymakers, businesses, and job seekers.

Diverse Economic Realities

Unemployment rates, ranging from 12.3% in Algeria to 36.9% in Namibia, emphasize the different economic situations present in African nations.

While some countries, like Burundi (0.93%) and Niger (0.4%), have very low unemployment rates, others, such as Angola (30.8%) and South Africa (32.9%), struggle with serious employment issues.

Key Findings from the Report:

• Southern Africa: The highest unemployment rates are found in Namibia (36.9%) and South Africa (32.9%), which indicates underlying economic problems.
• West Africa: Relatively low unemployment rates in countries like Benin (1.45%) and Burkina Faso (5.3%) offer insights into labor market dynamics in the region.
• East Africa: Burundi (0.93%) has the lowest rate of unemployment on the continent, while Djibouti faces a high rate of 25.9%.
• North Africa: Morocco (13.3%) and Tunisia (15.7%) reflect varied economic conditions impacted by political and economic factors.

Countries with the Lowest Unemployment Rates in Africa 

• Niger – 0.4%

• Burundi – 0.93%

• Chad – 1.1%

• Togo – 1.9%

• Seychelles – 2.0%

• Côte d’Ivoire – 2.3%

• Guinea-Bissau – 2.6%

• Liberia – 2.9%

• Sierra Leone – 3.1%

• Ethiopia – 3.5%

Countries with the Highest Unemployment Rates in Africa

• Namibia – 36.9%

• South Africa – 32.9%

• Angola – 30.8%

• Lesotho – 30.1%

• Djibouti – 25.9%

• Eswatini – 24.65%

• Congo – 21.3%

• Senegal – 20.0%

• Libya – 18.6%

• Tunisia – 15.7%

Implications and Opportunities

The report highlights the importance of customized policies to combat disparities in unemployment. High rates in countries like Namibia and South Africa suggest fundamental problems that require innovative solutions, while low rates in countries such as Burundi and Niger may hide issues with underemployment or the informal labor market.

Founder’s Perspective

“The purpose of this report is to draw attention to the different economic realities that exist in Africa and to encourage stakeholders to use data-driven strategies to solve the challenges of unemployment,” said Ogugua Belonwu, Founder and CEO of MyJobMag. “We are confident that we can reduce these disparities and promote sustainable growth throughout the continent through collaboration and focused initiatives.”

Call to Action for Stakeholders
This analysis, based on data, provides useful insights for governments, businesses, and international organizations that are working to create lasting economic opportunities. Stakeholders are encouraged to use this report to find areas where they can intervene and collaborate, in order to promote broad-based economic growth in Africa.

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