Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) vs South Africa: Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24)
Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) over time
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 63.8% against 28.1% in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), a difference of 35.7%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.3 times Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)'s.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 2nd and South Africa ranks 1st of 21 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.3% | 56.1% | 34.8% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 24.6% | 56.7% | 32.1% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 29.2% | 67.1% | 37.9% | South Africa |
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), Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 63.8% against 28.1% in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24) between Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) and South Africa?
- 35.7%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) and South Africa?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2021.
- How do Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) and South Africa rank globally for unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24)?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 2nd and South Africa ranks 1st 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.