Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) vs Africa Western and Central

Unemployment, total (% of labor force)

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Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)

6.3 percent

Latest data: 2024

View Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) profile β†’

Africa Western and Central

3.2 percent

Latest data: 2024

View Africa Western and Central profile β†’

Historical Comparison

Detailed Data

Year Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) Africa Western and Central Difference
2024 6.3 percent 3.2 percent +3.1 percent
2023 6.3 percent 3.3 percent +3.0 percent
2022 7.0 percent 3.7 percent +3.3 percent
2021 9.3 percent 4.7 percent +4.5 percent
2020 10.4 percent 4.9 percent +5.5 percent
2019 8.1 percent 4.4 percent +3.7 percent
2018 8.0 percent 4.3 percent +3.7 percent
2017 8.1 percent 4.3 percent +3.9 percent
2016 7.8 percent 4.2 percent +3.7 percent
2015 6.7 percent 4.2 percent +2.6 percent
2014 6.2 percent 3.9 percent +2.3 percent
2013 6.4 percent 3.7 percent +2.7 percent
2012 6.4 percent 4.0 percent +2.4 percent
2011 6.7 percent 4.0 percent +2.8 percent
2010 7.3 percent 4.0 percent +3.3 percent
2009 7.9 percent 4.0 percent +3.9 percent
2008 6.9 percent 4.0 percent +2.9 percent
2007 7.3 percent 4.0 percent +3.4 percent
2006 7.7 percent 4.0 percent +3.7 percent
2005 8.3 percent 4.1 percent +4.2 percent
2004 8.9 percent 4.1 percent +4.8 percent
2003 9.4 percent 4.2 percent +5.2 percent
2002 9.5 percent 4.3 percent +5.2 percent
2001 9.2 percent 4.5 percent +4.7 percent
2000 9.5 percent 4.6 percent +5.0 percent
1999 9.5 percent 4.5 percent +5.0 percent
1998 8.5 percent 4.3 percent +4.2 percent
1997 8.1 percent 4.3 percent +3.8 percent
1996 8.3 percent 4.3 percent +3.9 percent
1995 7.9 percent 4.4 percent +3.5 percent
1994 6.6 percent 4.4 percent +2.2 percent
1993 5.9 percent 4.4 percent +1.6 percent
1992 6.2 percent 4.3 percent +1.9 percent
1991 6.2 percent 4.2 percent +2.0 percent

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Compare Unemployment, total (% of labor force) data between Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and Africa Western and Central. Data is sourced from reliable international organizations and updated regularly.

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, OECD, Transparency International