South Korea vs Nigeria: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)
South Korea
5.7%
in 2025
Nigeria
5.4%
in 2024
South Korea rank
135th
Nigeria rank
138th
Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) over time
- South Korea
- Nigeria
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 5.7% against 5.4% in Nigeria, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Nigeria ahead.
South Korea ranks 135th and Nigeria ranks 138th of 160 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Nigeria in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.5% | 10.2% | 0.7% | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 6.2% | 5.6% | 0.6% | South Korea |
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), South Korea or Nigeria?
- South Korea, at 5.7% against 5.4% in Nigeria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) between South Korea and Nigeria?
- 0.3%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Nigeria?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Nigeria rank globally for unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)?
- South Korea ranks 135th and Nigeria ranks 138th of 160 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (national 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. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.