Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) vs Iran: Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages) … national
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
15.1%
in 2025
Iran
30.4%
in 2024
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) rank
13th
Iran rank
16th
Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages) … national over time
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 30.4% against 15.1% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 15.3%.
That makes Iran's figure about 2.0 times Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 13th and Iran ranks 16th of 21 groups.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.0% | 32.3% | 12.3% | Iran |
| 2010s | 20.5% | 42.0% | 21.6% | Iran |
| 2020s | 18.7% | 34.3% | 15.6% | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24), Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) or Iran?
- Iran, at 30.4% against 15.1% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) between Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Iran?
- 15.3%, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Iran?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Iran rank globally for unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24)?
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 13th and Iran ranks 16th of 21 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.