Dominican Republic DO: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force

1991 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Dominican Republic DO: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 5.780 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.920 % for 2015. Dominican Republic DO: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 13.765 % from Dec 1991 to 2016, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.270 % in 1992 and a record low of 4.670 % in 2008. Dominican Republic DO: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Dominican Republic – Table DO.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
5.78 2016 5.92 2015 4.67 2008 20.27 1992 % yearly 1991 - 2016

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National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 32,810.350 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 14,479.760 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 4.985 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (DOP bn) 1,795.320 2028 yearly 1997 - 2028
Forecast: Government Net Debt (DOP bn) 5,694.530 2028 yearly 1997 - 2028
Forecast: Government Revenue (DOP bn) 1,573.660 2028 yearly 1997 - 2028
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 11.203 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 6.000 2028 yearly 1991 - 2028
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 4.033 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -4.927 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028

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