Highest Unemployment in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Top 100 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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All Countries · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Highest Unemployment — Democratic Republic of the Congo

1 Aketi 13 4.4%

2 Aru 17 4.4%

3 Babamba 30 4.4%

4 Bakwa 16 4.4%

5 Bandundu Province 20 4.4%

6 Basankusu 02 4.4%

7 Basoko 30 4.4%

8 Baudhuinville 29 4.4%

9 Beni 11 4.4%

10 Binga 25 4.4%

11 Boende 31 4.4%

12 Bolenge 02 4.4%

13 Bolobo 24 4.4%

14 Boma 08 4.4%

15 Bondo 13 4.4%

16 Bosobolo 26 4.4%

17 Bukama 15 4.4%

18 Bukavu 12 4.4%

19 Bulungu 20 4.4%

20 Bumba 25 4.4%

21 Bunia 17 4.4%

22 Businga 26 4.4%

23 Buta 13 4.4%

24 Butembo 11 4.4%

25 Demba 23 4.4%

26 Dibaya-Lubwe 20 4.4%

27 Djugu 17 4.4%

28 Dungu 24 4.4%

29 Fungurume 22 4.4%

30 Gandajika 21 4.4%

31 Gbadolite 26 4.4%

32 Gemena 28 4.4%

33 Goma 11 4.4%

34 Hyosha 11 4.4%

35 Idiofa 20 4.4%

36 Ilebo 18 4.4%

37 Inkisi 08 4.4%

38 Inongo 24 4.4%

39 Isamba 18 4.4%

40 Isiro 16 4.4%

41 Kabalo 29 4.4%

42 Kabare 12 4.4%

43 Kabeya-Kamwanga 04 4.4%

44 Kabinda 21 4.4%

45 Kalemie 29 4.4%

46 Kalima 29 4.4%

47 Kambove 14 4.4%

48 Kamina 15 4.4%

49 Kampene 10 4.4%

50 Kananga 23 4.4%

51 Kanyama 15 4.4%

52 Kanyobagonga 11 4.4%

53 Kasangulu 08 4.4%

54 Kasongo 10 4.4%

55 Kasongo-Lunda 19 4.4%

56 Katanda 11 4.4%

57 Katwa 11 4.4%

58 Kayna 11 4.4%

59 Kenge 08 4.4%

60 Kikwit 20 4.4%

61 Kimpese 08 4.4%

62 Kindu 10 4.4%

63 Kinshasa 06 4.4%

64 Kipamba 15 4.4%

65 Kipushi 14 4.4%

66 Kirumba 11 4.4%

67 Kisangani 30 4.4%

68 Kituku 29 4.4%

69 Kolwezi 22 4.4%

70 Kongolo 29 4.4%

71 Kutu 24 4.4%

72 Libenge 28 4.4%

73 Likasi 14 4.4%

74 Lisala 25 4.4%

75 Lodja 27 4.4%

76 Lubao 21 4.4%

77 Lubero 11 4.4%

78 Lubumbashi 14 4.4%

79 Luebo 18 4.4%

80 Lukolela 02 4.4%

81 Lukula 27 4.4%

82 Luputa 21 4.4%

83 Lusambo 27 4.4%

84 Malemba 22 4.4%

85 Malemba-Nkulu 15 4.4%

86 Mangai 20 4.4%

87 Mangbwalu 17 4.4%

88 Mangina 11 4.4%

89 Manono 29 4.4%

90 Masi-Manimba 20 4.4%

91 Masina 06 4.4%

92 Matadi 08 4.4%

93 Mbandaka 02 4.4%

94 Mbanza-Ngungu 08 4.4%

95 Mbuji-Mayi 04 4.4%

96 Miabi 04 4.4%

97 Moanda 08 4.4%

98 Mokambo 14 4.4%

99 Mulongo 15 4.4%

100 Mushie 24 4.4%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Democratic Republic of the Congo face significant economic challenges. Aketi has an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Aketi, about 1 in 23 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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