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Leaders
27-03-2025
- Business
- Leaders
GASTAT: Saudi Arabia's Unemployment Rate Declines to 3.5% in Q4 2024
The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) revealed that the unemployment rate for the total population of Saudi Arabia dropped to 3.5%. According to the Labor Market Statistics for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, the Kingdom recorded a 3.5% decrease in the unemployment rate for Saudis and non-Saudis aged 15 and above. Furthermore, the rate of Saudi nationals (both males and females aged 15 and above) declined to 7% in Q4 2024, in comparison to 7.8% in the Q4 2023. As for the unemployment rate for the total male population, it recorded 2%. Meanwhile, the rate for females reached 10.4%. Importantly, the participation rate of Saudi women in labor market saw a 36% growth, compared to the same period in 2023. GASTAT The statistics also showed that the unemployment rate for Saudi males reached 4.3%, while the rate for Saudi females dropped to 11.9% in Q4 2024, compared to 13.6% in Q4 2023. Crucially, this noticeable decline in unemployment rates is basically driven by the strong and advanced performance of the Saudi labor market. Saudi Arabia has recently made bold strides to develop the labor market, boost the employment environment, as well as support women's empowerment initiatives. Related Topics: Saudi Unemployment Rate Declines in Q2 2024, Underscoring Labor Market Strength GATSAT: Saudi Unemployment Rate Down in First Quarter of 2024 Unemployment Rates in Saudi Arabia Fall to 4.4% in 2023 Short link : Post Views: 31 Related Stories
Asharq Al-Awsat
27-03-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Unemployment Rate for Total Population in Saudi Arabia Drops to 3.5% in Q4 2024
The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) released on Thursday the Labor Market Statistics for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, saying the unemployment rate for the total population of Saudi Arabia (Saudis and non-Saudis aged 15 and above) declined to 3.5%. The unemployment rate for Saudi nationals (both males and females aged 15 and above) dropped to 7% in Q4 2024, compared to 7.8% in the same period of 2023, it said. The unemployment rate for the total male population stood at 2%, while the rate for females was 10.4%. Saudi women's labor force participation rate increased to 36%, compared to the same period in 2023. Data further indicated that the unemployment rate for Saudi males was 4.3%, while the rate for Saudi females decreased to 11.9% in Q4 2024, down from 13.6% in the previous quarter of the same year.
