South Asia vs Zimbabwe: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force)
South Asia
4.6%
in 2025
Zimbabwe
11.7%
in 2024
South Asia rank
17th
Zimbabwe rank
19th
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) over time
- South Asia
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 11.7% against 4.6% in South Asia, a difference of 7.1%.
That makes Zimbabwe's figure about 2.6 times South Asia's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Zimbabwe has been ahead every year.
South Asia ranks 17th and Zimbabwe ranks 19th of 24 groups.
Zimbabwe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.4% | 6.8% | 4.4% | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 4.8% | 9.9% | 5.1% | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 5.0% | 9.9% | 4.9% | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, male (% of male labor force), South Asia or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 11.7% against 4.6% in South Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in unemployment, male (% of male labor force) between South Asia and Zimbabwe?
- 7.1%, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and Zimbabwe?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2024.
- How do South Asia and Zimbabwe rank globally for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
- South Asia ranks 17th and Zimbabwe ranks 19th of 24 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, male (% of male 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.