South Korea vs Malawi: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)
South Korea
6.7%
in 2025
Malawi
6.6%
in 2025
South Korea rank
142nd
Malawi rank
144th
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) over time
- South Korea
- Malawi
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 6.7% against 6.6% in Malawi, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Korea ahead.
South Korea ranks 142nd and Malawi ranks 144th of 187 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.8% | 6.4% | 4.4% | South Korea |
| 2000s | 10.5% | 6.3% | 4.2% | South Korea |
| 2010s | 9.7% | 6.4% | 3.2% | South Korea |
| 2020s | 7.5% | 6.8% | 0.7% | South Korea |
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), South Korea or Malawi?
- South Korea, at 6.7% against 6.6% in Malawi as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) between South Korea and Malawi?
- 0.1%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Malawi?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Malawi rank globally for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- South Korea ranks 142nd and Malawi ranks 144th of 187 countries.
- 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.