SDG 8 ยท Indicator
Unemployment Rate
%
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Legend
Good progress or SDG achieved
Challenges remain
Significant challenges remain
Major challenges remain
Information unavailable
US Performance
Major challenges remain
10.83
Description
Percent of population aged 25-64 years old that is looking for a job but is unemployed, 5-year estimate.
Long-Term Objective
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 3.22, indicating a decrease in unemployment to under 3.5%.
Reference
PolicyLink/PERE, National Equity Atlas