Africa Western and Central vs South Sudan: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)
Africa Western and Central
5.0%
in 2025
South Sudan
19.4%
in 2023
Africa Western and Central rank
47th
South Sudan rank
46th
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) over time
- Africa Western and Central
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 19.4% against 5.0% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 14.4%.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 3.9 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 33 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and South Sudan ranks 46th of 47 groups.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.8% | 18.9% | 11.2% | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 7.7% | 19.9% | 12.2% | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 7.5% | 21.0% | 13.5% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 6.2% | 21.0% | 14.7% | South Sudan |
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 South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 19.4% against 5.0% in Africa Western and Central as of 2023.
- What is the difference in unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) between Africa Western and Central and South Sudan?
- 14.4%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and South Sudan?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Africa Western and Central and South Sudan rank globally for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and South Sudan ranks 46th 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.