Africa Western and Central vs Belgium: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)
Africa Western and Central
5.0%
in 2025
Belgium
19.6%
in 2025
Africa Western and Central rank
47th
Belgium rank
44th
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Belgium
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 19.6% against 5.0% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 14.6%.
That makes Belgium's figure about 3.9 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and Belgium ranks 44th of 47 groups.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Belgium | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.8% | 17.3% | 9.5% | Belgium |
| 2000s | 7.7% | 17.5% | 9.8% | Belgium |
| 2010s | 7.5% | 20.8% | 13.3% | Belgium |
| 2020s | 5.8% | 18.4% | 12.6% | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24), Africa Western and Central or Belgium?
- Belgium, at 19.6% against 5.0% in Africa Western and Central as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) between Africa Western and Central and Belgium?
- 14.6%, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Belgium?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Belgium rank globally for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and Belgium ranks 44th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO 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.