Highest Unemployment in Tajikistan

Top 65 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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Highest Unemployment — Tajikistan

1 Chubek 02 6.9%

2 Hisor RR 6.9%

3 Boshkengash 04 6.9%

4 Dalyoni Bolo 03 6.9%

5 Shahriston 03 6.9%

6 Danghara 02 6.9%

7 Moskovskiy 02 6.9%

8 Farkhor 02 6.9%

9 Hulbuk 02 6.9%

10 Ishqoshim 01 6.9%

11 Kolkhozobod 02 6.9%

12 Norak 02 6.9%

13 Istiqlol 03 6.9%

14 Yovon 02 6.9%

15 Proletar 03 6.9%

16 Vakhsh 02 6.9%

17 Nov 03 6.9%

18 Ghonchí 03 6.9%

19 Muchun 03 6.9%

20 Khorugh 01 6.9%

21 Zarhalol 02 6.9%

22 Panjakent 03 6.9%

23 Buston 03 6.9%

24 Tursunzoda RR 6.9%

25 Vahdat RR 6.9%

26 Qayroqqum 03 6.9%

27 Bokhtar 02 6.9%

28 Khujand 03 6.9%

29 Konibodom 03 6.9%

30 Kŭlob 02 6.9%

31 Istaravshan 03 6.9%

32 Isfara 03 6.9%

33 Dushanbe 04 6.9%

34 Gharavŭtí 02 6.9%

35 Novobod RR 6.9%

36 Shahrinav RR 6.9%

37 Jilikŭl 02 6.9%

38 Sarikhosor 02 6.9%

39 Orzu 02 6.9%

40 Konsoy 03 6.9%

41 Tavildara RR 6.9%

42 Chorbogh 03 6.9%

43 Obigarm RR 6.9%

44 Kirov 02 6.9%

45 Roghun RR 6.9%

46 Bokhtariyon 02 6.9%

47 20-solagii Istiḳlolijati Toçikiston 02 6.9%

48 Panj 02 6.9%

49 Pakhtakoron 03 6.9%

50 Panji Poyon 02 6.9%

51 Sovet 02 6.9%

52 Dŭstí 02 6.9%

53 Khodzha-Maston RR 6.9%

54 Abdurahmoni Jomí 02 6.9%

55 Nijoní 03 6.9%

56 Avzikent 02 6.9%

57 Ismoili Somoní 02 6.9%

58 Rasht RR 6.9%

59 Murghob 01 6.9%

60 Shaydon 03 6.9%

61 Mŭ’minobod 02 6.9%

62 Shahritus 02 6.9%

63 Bŭston 03 6.9%

64 Adrasmon 03 6.9%

65 Amondara 03 6.9%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Tajikistan face significant economic challenges. Chubek has an unemployment rate of 6.9%. 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 Chubek, about 1 in 14 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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