Study of the economic variables affecting unemployment rates in Sudan during the period (2001 – 2024)

Abstract

     This study examined the economic variables affecting unemployment rates in Sudan during the period (2001 - 2024). It aimed to investigate the relationship between unemployment (as a dependent variable) and both Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and government spending (as independent variables). The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach, using econometric methods to develop the model and the E Views software for analysis. Data were obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics and the annual reports of the Central Bank of Sudan. The results showed an inverse relationship between gross domestic product, government spending, and unemployment rates during the study period. The study recommended focusing on the labor market and its needs, linking them to educational outputs, by providing accurate labor market data and statistics. It also emphasized the need to control factors that directly or indirectly affect unemployment rates, study their evolution, and forecast future rates.