South Asia (IDA & IBRD) vs Tunisia: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)
South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
15.4%
in 2025
Tunisia
39.0%
in 2025
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank
11th
Tunisia rank
8th
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) over time
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
- Tunisia
How they compare
Tunisia currently reports 39.0% against 15.4% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), a difference of 23.6%.
That makes Tunisia's figure about 2.5 times South Asia (IDA & IBRD)'s.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Tunisia has been ahead every year.
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 11th and Tunisia ranks 8th of 47 groups.
Tunisia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) | Tunisia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.2% | 32.6% | 13.5% | Tunisia |
| 2000s | 20.0% | 30.7% | 10.7% | Tunisia |
| 2010s | 22.9% | 34.9% | 12.0% | Tunisia |
| 2020s | 17.8% | 39.6% | 21.7% | Tunisia |
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 Asia (IDA & IBRD) or Tunisia?
- Tunisia, at 39.0% against 15.4% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) between South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and Tunisia?
- 23.6%, with Tunisia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and Tunisia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do South Asia (IDA & IBRD) and Tunisia rank globally for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 11th and Tunisia ranks 8th 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.