🗺 World Map

The world map visualises Unemployment Rate (%) for 2023, shading each country by value so regional patterns stand out at a glance. Use the year slider to replay the data back to 1960, and click any country to load its historical trend.

📈 Over Time

The line chart tracks Unemployment Rate (%) over time for a custom set of countries or regions. Add or remove countries with the selector above the chart. Inflection points often reveal recessions, policy reforms, or major global events.

🏆 Ranking

The ranking chart shows highest unemployment rate as of 2023 (or the latest available year). The default view covers the top 20 countries; expand to the full global ranking with the "Show all countries" button.

In 2023, Eswatini led the world in unemployment rate at 34.6%, followed by South Africa (32.1%) and Djibouti (26.1%). Qatar ranked last at 0.1% — 266× below Eswatini.