Central Europe and the Baltics vs Iran: Unemployment, female (% of female labor force)
Central Europe and the Baltics
4.2%
in 2025
Iran
14.3%
in 2024
Central Europe and the Baltics rank
24th
Iran rank
22nd
Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) over time
- Central Europe and the Baltics
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 14.3% against 4.2% in Central Europe and the Baltics, a difference of 10.1%.
That makes Iran's figure about 3.4 times Central Europe and the Baltics's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 24th and Iran ranks 22nd of 24 groups.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Europe and the Baltics | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% | Iran |
| 2000s | 10.7% | 17.8% | 7.1% | Iran |
| 2010s | 7.7% | 19.8% | 12.1% | Iran |
| 2020s | 4.2% | 15.4% | 11.2% | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, female (% of female labor force), Central Europe and the Baltics or Iran?
- Iran, at 14.3% against 4.2% in Central Europe and the Baltics as of 2024.
- What is the difference in unemployment, female (% of female labor force) between Central Europe and the Baltics and Iran?
- 10.1%, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Europe and the Baltics and Iran?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2024.
- How do Central Europe and the Baltics and Iran rank globally for unemployment, female (% of female labor force)?
- Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 24th and Iran ranks 22nd of 24 groups.
- 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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About this data
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.