How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and IDA & IBRD total?

7 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2013.

Where does this data come from?

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

Algeria vs IDA & IBRD total: Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)

Algeria

11.7%

in 2017

IDA & IBRD total

5.2%

in 2022

Algeria rank

19th

IDA & IBRD total rank

18th

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

Algeria
IDA & IBRD total

How they compare

Algeria currently reports 11.7% against 5.2% in IDA & IBRD total, a difference of 6.5%.

That makes Algeria's figure about 2.3 times IDA & IBRD total's.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Algeria has been ahead every year.

Algeria ranks 19th and IDA & IBRD total ranks 18th of 187 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Algeria	IDA & IBRD total	Difference	Ahead
1990s	24.4%	3.4%	21.0%	Algeria
2000s	22.5%	5.2%	17.4%	Algeria
2010s	10.2%	4.5%	5.7%	Algeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher unemployment, total (% of total labor force), Algeria or IDA & IBRD total?: Algeria, at 11.7% against 5.2% in IDA & IBRD total as of 2017.
What is the difference in unemployment, total (% of total labor force) between Algeria and IDA & IBRD total?: 6.5%, with Algeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and IDA & IBRD total?: 7 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2013.
How do Algeria and IDA & IBRD total rank globally for unemployment, total (% of total labor force)?: Algeria ranks 19th and IDA & IBRD total ranks 18th of 187 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, total (% of total 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, total (% of total labor force) (national estimate)
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 220 places, 6,054 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 03 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.