Arab World vs Africa Western and Central
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
Compare historical data and trends between these two countries
Historical Comparison
Detailed Data
| Year | Arab World | Africa Western and Central | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.5 percent | 3.2 percent | +6.2 percent |
| 2023 | 9.6 percent | 3.3 percent | +6.3 percent |
| 2022 | 10.0 percent | 3.7 percent | +6.3 percent |
| 2021 | 10.9 percent | 4.7 percent | +6.2 percent |
| 2020 | 11.3 percent | 4.9 percent | +6.5 percent |
| 2019 | 10.2 percent | 4.4 percent | +5.8 percent |
| 2018 | 10.7 percent | 4.3 percent | +6.3 percent |
| 2017 | 11.1 percent | 4.3 percent | +6.8 percent |
| 2016 | 10.9 percent | 4.2 percent | +6.7 percent |
| 2015 | 11.1 percent | 4.2 percent | +7.0 percent |
| 2014 | 11.0 percent | 3.9 percent | +7.2 percent |
| 2013 | 11.0 percent | 3.7 percent | +7.3 percent |
| 2012 | 11.1 percent | 4.0 percent | +7.1 percent |
| 2011 | 10.7 percent | 4.0 percent | +6.7 percent |
| 2010 | 9.6 percent | 4.0 percent | +5.6 percent |
| 2009 | 9.5 percent | 4.0 percent | +5.5 percent |
| 2008 | 9.9 percent | 4.0 percent | +5.9 percent |
| 2007 | 10.2 percent | 4.0 percent | +6.2 percent |
| 2006 | 10.5 percent | 4.0 percent | +6.5 percent |
| 2005 | 11.2 percent | 4.1 percent | +7.1 percent |
| 2004 | 11.4 percent | 4.1 percent | +7.3 percent |
| 2003 | 12.5 percent | 4.2 percent | +8.3 percent |
| 2002 | 12.5 percent | 4.3 percent | +8.2 percent |
| 2001 | 12.5 percent | 4.5 percent | +8.0 percent |
| 2000 | 12.6 percent | 4.6 percent | +8.1 percent |
| 1999 | 12.1 percent | 4.5 percent | +7.6 percent |
| 1998 | 12.0 percent | 4.3 percent | +7.6 percent |
| 1997 | 12.0 percent | 4.3 percent | +7.7 percent |
| 1996 | 12.5 percent | 4.3 percent | +8.1 percent |
| 1995 | 13.5 percent | 4.4 percent | +9.1 percent |
| 1994 | 13.0 percent | 4.4 percent | +8.6 percent |
| 1993 | 12.9 percent | 4.4 percent | +8.5 percent |
| 1992 | 12.2 percent | 4.3 percent | +7.9 percent |
| 1991 | 11.9 percent | 4.2 percent | +7.8 percent |
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Compare Unemployment, total (% of labor force) data between Arab World and Africa Western and Central. Data is sourced from reliable international organizations and updated regularly.
Data sources: World Bank, IMF, OECD, Transparency International