South Korea vs Saudi Arabia: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)
South Korea
6.7%
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
7.0%
in 2025
South Korea rank
142nd
Saudi Arabia rank
141st
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) over time
- South Korea
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 7.0% against 6.7% in South Korea, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 142nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 141st of 187 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.8% | 30.1% | 19.3% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 10.5% | 20.9% | 10.4% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 9.7% | 20.7% | 11.0% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 7.5% | 12.9% | 5.3% | Saudi Arabia |
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 Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 7.0% against 6.7% in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) between South Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.3%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Saudi Arabia rank globally for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- South Korea ranks 142nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 141st 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.