Syrian Arab Republic vs Tunisia: Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
Syrian Arab Republic
14.9%
in 2011
Tunisia
15.1%
in 2023
Syrian Arab Republic rank
13th
Tunisia rank
12th
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) over time
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Tunisia
How they compare
Tunisia currently reports 15.1% against 14.9% in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Tunisia has been ahead every year.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 13th and Tunisia ranks 12th of 187 countries.
Tunisia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Syrian Arab Republic | Tunisia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.8% | 15.3% | 9.5% | Tunisia |
| 1990s | 5.0% | 15.8% | 10.8% | Tunisia |
| 2000s | 9.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% | Tunisia |
| 2010s | 11.8% | 15.7% | 3.9% | Tunisia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, total (% of total labor force), Syrian Arab Republic or Tunisia?
- Tunisia, at 15.1% against 14.9% in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2023.
- What is the difference in unemployment, total (% of total labor force) between Syrian Arab Republic and Tunisia?
- 0.2%, with Tunisia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Syrian Arab Republic and Tunisia?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2011.
- How do Syrian Arab Republic and Tunisia rank globally for unemployment, total (% of total labor force)?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 13th and Tunisia ranks 12th 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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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.