Uganda Bureau Of Statistics Labour Market Survey report on National level of unemployment
Uganda Bureau Of Statistics Labour Market Survey report on National level of unemployment

Sampling frame: National Population and Housing Census 2024


• Representation:

• National

• 14 statistical sub regions

• West Nile (West Nile & Madi), Elgon (Sebei & Bugisu), Tooro (Rwenzori & Tooro)

• Rural - Urban

• Enumeration Areas were selected using probability proportion to size within a sub region

• Households were selected using systematic random sampling


Interview results


Households Completed

Rural Urban Total

5,799 4,051 9,850


Response rate


Rural Urban Total

97.2   94.8    96.2



The Labour Market Survey report reveals a 12.2% National level unemployment in Uganda. Male unemployment stands at 10.8% while that of Females stands at 13.9%. Urban unemployment is at 12.8% (M=11.1%, F=14.9%) Rural is at 11.8% (M=10.6%, F=13.2%) 1/2 #UBOSUpdates #LabourMarketSurvey2025