The Research Center of the Iranian Parliament reported that in the year 1400, under the best-case scenario of a five percent annual economic growth, the number of unemployed individuals in Iran will exceed four million and one hundred thousand, with the unemployment rate rising to nearly 16 percent. According to the report, the worst-case scenario for the unemployment rate would be 18.2 percent with four million 780 thousand unemployed. The report notes that from 1384 to 1392, the number of university graduates increased by five million 600 thousand, while youth employment decreased, resulting in over two million 200 thousand young people becoming unemployed. Ali Rabiei, the Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare, stated that there are 22 million employed individuals in the country and that to meet the planned employment goals for 1400, approximately 900 thousand new jobs must be created annually. He warned last September that an average annual economic growth of seven percent is necessary to tackle the employment issue, and without action, the number of unemployed could reach ten million in 1400.
Iran in 1400 and Facing Unemployment Crisis
A report from the Iranian Parliament's Research Center indicates a looming unemployment crisis, predicting that the unemployment rate could rise to 18.2% in 1400, with over four million unemployed. The Minister of Labor has warned that without significant economic growth and job creation, unemployment could reach ten million. This situation highlights the challenges facing Iran's economy and labor market.
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📰 What Happened
A report from the Iranian Parliament's Research Center predicts a significant rise in unemployment in Iran for the year 1400, potentially exceeding four million unemployed individuals. The Minister of Labor warns that without substantial economic growth, the unemployment crisis could worsen dramatically.
- Unemployment rate could rise to 18.2%, with over four million unemployed.
- Approximately 900,000 new jobs need to be created annually to meet employment goals.
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📚 Background
Iran has been grappling with economic challenges, including high unemployment rates and a growing number of university graduates unable to find jobs, exacerbated by sanctions and internal policies.
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