Pakistan Unemployment Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Pakistan's unemployment rate was 6.96% in December 2025, up from 6.34% the previous year.
Pakistan's unemployment rate stands at 6.96% as of December 2025. The unemployment rate currently sits at 6.96% (up from 6.34% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 0.40% and 7.83%.
The trend
Among the 226 economies tracked on this platform, Pakistan ranks #81 on unemployment rate by latest value. It rose from 6.34% in the previous year.
What's driving it
Joblessness tracks the business cycle, labour-force participation and structural shifts in industry, and tends to lag changes in output.
Recent readings
| Period | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 6.96% |
| Dec 2021 | 6.34% |
| Dec 2020 | 6.74% |
| Dec 2019 | 4.83% |
| Dec 2018 | 4.08% |
| Dec 2016 | 2.29% |
| Dec 2015 | 3.57% |
| Dec 2014 | 1.83% |
Data: Source: ILOSTAT, International Labour Organization (CC BY 4.0). Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Unemployment Rate in Pakistan in 2026?
Pakistan's unemployment rate was 6.96% in December 2025, up from 6.34% the previous year.
Is the unemployment rate rising or falling in Pakistan?
It rose in the latest reading — 6.96% in December 2025 versus 6.34% a year earlier.
What is unemployment rate?
It measures the share of the labour force that is without work but actively seeking a job.