How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and European Union?

21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2017.

Where does this data come from?

Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) (national estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Algeria vs European Union: Unemployment, female (% of female labor force)

Algeria

20.7%

in 2017

European Union

6.2%

in 2025

Algeria rank

11th

European Union rank

12th

Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) over time

Algeria
European Union

How they compare

Algeria currently reports 20.7% against 6.2% in European Union, a difference of 14.5%.

That makes Algeria's figure about 3.3 times European Union's.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Algeria has been ahead every year.

Algeria ranks 11th and European Union ranks 12th of 181 countries.

Algeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Algeria	European Union	Difference	Ahead
1990s	21.0%	11.3%	9.8%	Algeria
2000s	21.2%	9.9%	11.2%	Algeria
2010s	17.8%	10.2%	7.6%	Algeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher unemployment, female (% of female labor force), Algeria or European Union?: Algeria, at 20.7% against 6.2% in European Union as of 2017.
What is the difference in unemployment, female (% of female labor force) between Algeria and European Union?: 14.5%, with Algeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and European Union?: 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2017.
How do Algeria and European Union rank globally for unemployment, female (% of female labor force)?: Algeria ranks 11th and European Union ranks 12th of 181 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) (national estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) (national estimate)
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 205 places, 5,402 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 17 September 2026

Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.