2024 Q2: Jordan's unemployment rate falls to 21.4%, with male unemployment at 18.9% and female unemployment increasing to 31%.

In Q2 2024, Jordan's unemployment rate fell to 21.4%, down 0.9 percentage points from the previous year, while stable from Q1 2024. Male unemployment dropped to 18.9%, but female unemployment rose slightly to 31%. The economic participation rate increased to 33.9%, with significant disparities in education and sector employment. Notably, 25% of university graduates faced unemployment, highlighting ongoing economic challenges, including job quality and income inequality.

September 01, 2024
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