How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Zambia?

10 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.

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.

Saudi Arabia vs Zambia: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages) … national

Saudi Arabia

11.3%

in 2025

Zambia

10.8%

in 2024

Saudi Arabia rank

97th

Zambia rank

100th

Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages) … national over time

Saudi Arabia
Zambia

How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 11.3% against 10.8% in Zambia, a difference of 0.5%.

Across all 10 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.

Saudi Arabia ranks 97th and Zambia ranks 100th of 160 countries.

Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Saudi Arabia	Zambia	Difference	Ahead
2000s	29.3%	14.0%	15.3%	Saudi Arabia
2010s	28.9%	10.7%	18.2%	Saudi Arabia
2020s	18.0%	10.2%	7.8%	Saudi Arabia

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), Saudi Arabia or Zambia?: Saudi Arabia, at 11.3% against 10.8% in Zambia as of 2025.
What is the difference in unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) between Saudi Arabia and Zambia?: 0.5%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Zambia?: 10 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
How do Saudi Arabia and Zambia rank globally for unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)?: Saudi Arabia ranks 97th and Zambia ranks 100th 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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Indicator: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate)
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 190 places, 4,214 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 29 October 2026

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.