Caribbean Small States vs South Africa: Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
Caribbean Small States
7.9%
in 2019
South Africa
32.3%
in 2024
Caribbean Small States rank
5th
South Africa rank
2nd
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) over time
- Caribbean Small States
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 32.3% against 7.9% in Caribbean Small States, a difference of 24.4%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 4.1 times Caribbean Small States's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Caribbean Small States ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 2nd of 33 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Caribbean Small States | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.6% | 32.3% | 18.7% | South Africa |
| 2000s | 9.6% | 30.8% | 21.2% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 7.1% | 25.9% | 18.9% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, total (% of total labor force), Caribbean Small States or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 32.3% against 7.9% in Caribbean Small States as of 2024.
- What is the difference in unemployment, total (% of total labor force) between Caribbean Small States and South Africa?
- 24.4%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Caribbean Small States and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2019.
- How do Caribbean Small States and South Africa rank globally for unemployment, total (% of total labor force)?
- Caribbean Small States ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 2nd of 33 groups.
- 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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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.