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Venezuela has the highest unemployment rate among 115 countries with data in 2018.
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| Year | Inflation Rate | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 251.95% | — |
| 2024 | 49.36% | — |
| 2023 | 337.46% | — |
| 2022 | 186.54% | — |
| 2021 | 1,588.51% | — |
| 2020 | 2,355.15% | — |
| 2019 | 19,906.02% | — |
| 2018 | 65,374.08% | 35.55% |
| 2017 | 438.12% | 27.89% |
| 2016 | 254.95% | 20.86% |
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook · Updated