Highest Unemployment in Armenia

Top 81 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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Highest Unemployment — Armenia

1 Spitak 06 12.9%

2 Masis 02 12.9%

3 Ijevan 09 12.9%

4 Sevan 04 12.9%

5 Gavar 04 12.9%

6 Artik 07 12.9%

7 Ashtarak 01 12.9%

8 Goris 08 12.9%

9 Ararat 02 12.9%

10 Dilijan 09 12.9%

11 Nork-Marash 11 12.9%

12 Charentsavan 05 12.9%

13 Sisian 08 12.9%

14 Yeghvard 05 12.9%

15 Vardenis 04 12.9%

16 Stepanavan 06 12.9%

17 Martuni 04 12.9%

18 Vedi 02 12.9%

19 Alaverdi 06 12.9%

20 Nubarashen 11 12.9%

21 Byureghavan 05 12.9%

22 Vanadzor 06 12.9%

23 Yerevan 11 12.9%

24 Malatia-Sebastia 11 12.9%

25 Shengavit 11 12.9%

26 Nor Nork 11 12.9%

27 Kentron 11 12.9%

28 Erebuni 11 12.9%

29 Ajapnyak 11 12.9%

30 Arabkir 11 12.9%

31 Gyumri 07 12.9%

32 Ayntap 02 12.9%

33 Kanaker-Zeytun 11 12.9%

34 Avan 11 12.9%

35 Davtashen 11 12.9%

36 Hrazdan 05 12.9%

37 Abovyan 05 12.9%

38 Vagharshapat 03 12.9%

39 Kapan 08 12.9%

40 Armavir 03 12.9%

41 Artashat 02 12.9%

42 Proshyan 05 12.9%

43 Kajaran 08 12.9%

44 Aragatsavan 01 12.9%

45 Noratus 04 12.9%

46 Oshakan 01 12.9%

47 Aparan 01 12.9%

48 Metsavan 06 12.9%

49 Geghhovit 04 12.9%

50 Byurakan 01 12.9%

51 Karmirgyugh 04 12.9%

52 Sardarapat 03 12.9%

53 Gugark 06 12.9%

54 Margara 03 12.9%

55 Azatan 07 12.9%

56 Chambarak 04 12.9%

57 Vayk 10 12.9%

58 Maralik 07 12.9%

59 Yeranos 04 12.9%

60 Lichk 04 12.9%

61 Karanlukh 04 12.9%

62 Sarukhan 04 12.9%

63 Nor Hachn 05 12.9%

64 Akhuryan 07 12.9%

65 Nerkin Getashen 04 12.9%

66 Metsamor 03 12.9%

67 Nor Kharberd 02 12.9%

68 Vardenik 04 12.9%

69 Garni 05 12.9%

70 Ararat village 02 12.9%

71 Tashir 06 12.9%

72 Mkhchyan 02 12.9%

73 Arinj 05 12.9%

74 Yeghegnadzor 10 12.9%

75 Zovuni 05 12.9%

76 Nor Geghi 05 12.9%

77 Berd 09 12.9%

78 Jrvezh 05 12.9%

79 Parakar 03 12.9%

80 Zolakar 04 12.9%

81 Kasakh 05 12.9%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Armenia face significant economic challenges. Spitak has an unemployment rate of 12.9%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Spitak, about 1 in 8 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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