Saudi employment numbers improve
Unemployment in Saudi Arabia is higher than in other Gulf states, but the labor market is showing signs of strength in other areas.
Saudi Arabia reported decreases in its unemployment rates today.
The unemployment rate for Saudi citizens in the country (not including foreigners) was 9.7% in the second quarter of 2022, down 0.4% from the first quarter. The unemployment rate for men fell 0.3% to 4.7%. The rate for women fell 0.9% to 19.3%. Saudi Arabia’s overall unemployment rate including foreigners was 5.8% in the second quarter, the General Authority for Statistics said in a release.
