Russia Unemployment Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Russia's unemployment rate was 2.13% in December 2025, down from 2.43% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 2.43%.
Russia's unemployment rate stands at 2.13% as of December 2025. Over the latest readings, the unemployment rate has moved within a band of 2.13% to 13.26%. The most recent figure of 2.13% is down from 2.43% a year earlier, and is 0.30% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 226 economies tracked on this platform, Russia ranks #202 on unemployment rate by latest value. It fell from 2.43% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 2.43%.
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 | 2.13% |
| Dec 2024 | 2.43% |
| Dec 2023 | 3.08% |
| Dec 2022 | 3.87% |
| Dec 2021 | 4.75% |
| Dec 2020 | 5.62% |
| Dec 2019 | 4.51% |
| Dec 2018 | 4.87% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (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 Russia in 2026?
Russia's unemployment rate was 2.13% in December 2025, down from 2.43% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 2.43%.
Is the unemployment rate rising or falling in Russia?
It fell in the latest reading — 2.13% in December 2025 versus 2.43% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is unemployment rate?
It measures the share of the labour force that is without work but actively seeking a job.