Africa Western and Central vs Portugal: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)
Africa Western and Central
5.6%
in 2025
Portugal
20.2%
in 2025
Africa Western and Central rank
47th
Portugal rank
49th
Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Portugal
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 20.2% against 5.6% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 14.6%.
That makes Portugal's figure about 3.6 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Portugal has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and Portugal ranks 49th of 47 groups.
Portugal has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.5% | 12.3% | 4.9% | Portugal |
| 2000s | 7.5% | 14.2% | 6.7% | Portugal |
| 2010s | 7.6% | 28.6% | 21.0% | Portugal |
| 2020s | 6.5% | 21.3% | 14.8% | Portugal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24), Africa Western and Central or Portugal?
- Portugal, at 20.2% against 5.6% in Africa Western and Central as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) between Africa Western and Central and Portugal?
- 14.6%, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Portugal?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Portugal rank globally for unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and Portugal ranks 49th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, youth total (% of total 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.