Pakistan's Unemployment Crisis: 8 Million Jobless as Rate Soars to 7.1% Amid Economic Struggles

Nov 26, 2025 05:58 pm CST

Pakistan's unemployment rate has increased to 7.1%, leaving over 8 million people jobless according to the latest Labour Force Survey. The country faces significant economic challenges with 53.8% of the population either unemployed or inactive, while the World Bank questions Pakistan's poverty reduction claims. This unemployment crisis comes amid stalled economic progress since 2015, exacerbated by COVID-19, devastating floods, and record inflation.