Russia Unemployment Rate
2.2%▲ +0.11 pt
Jun 2026 · Monthly
Russia's unemployment rate rose to 2.23% in June 2026 from 2.12% in May. The rate remains near its all-time low of 2.08% recorded in August 2025, and is well below the series high of 9.0% from January 2010. The monthly series began in January 2010.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2% | 2.1% | 9.0%Jan 2010 | 2.1%Aug 2025 | 2010 – 2026 | Monthly |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 143.5M | 143.7M | 148.5M | 119.9M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| GDP Growth Rate | -0.2% | 1.0% | 44.9% | -7.3% | Mar 2026 | Quarterly |
About this series
Unemployment Rate in Russia averaged 4.8% from 2010 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 9.0% in Jan 2010 and a record low of 2.1% in Aug 2025. The series is reported monthly with history from 2010.
The unemployment rate measures the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. It is reported as a percentage, on a monthly frequency. The series for Russia spans from January 2010 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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