Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) vs Iran: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)
Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)
7.1%
in 2025
Iran
19.3%
in 2025
Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) rank
46th
Iran rank
47th
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) over time
- Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 19.3% against 7.1% in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC), a difference of 12.2%.
That makes Iran's figure about 2.7 times Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)'s.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) ranks 46th and Iran ranks 47th of 47 groups.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.7% | 18.9% | 10.3% | Iran |
| 2000s | 8.4% | 20.5% | 12.2% | Iran |
| 2010s | 8.1% | 23.2% | 15.1% | Iran |
| 2020s | 7.7% | 19.8% | 12.1% | Iran |
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), Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) or Iran?
- Iran, at 19.3% against 7.1% in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) between Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) and Iran?
- 12.2%, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) and Iran?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) and Iran rank globally for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) ranks 46th and Iran ranks 47th 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.