China vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Unemployment rate
China
4.6%
in 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo
4.4%
in 2025
China rank
111th
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
114th
Unemployment rate over time
- China
- Democratic Republic of Congo
How they compare
China currently reports 4.6% against 4.4% in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
China ranks 111th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 114th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and Democratic Republic of Congo in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Democratic Republic of Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2000s | 4.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | China |
| 2010s | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.1% | China |
| 2020s | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.0% | Democratic Republic of Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment rate, China or Democratic Republic of Congo?
- China, at 4.6% against 4.4% in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment rate between China and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 0.2%, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do China and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for unemployment rate?
- China ranks 111th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 114th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Unemployment rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of the labor force without work, but actively looking for a job and available to start soon.