South Africa is expected to register the highest unemployment rate in Africa in 2024, with around ** percent of the country's labor force being unemployed. Djibouti and Eswatini followed, with unemployment reaching roughly ** percent and ** percent, respectively. On the other hand, the lowest unemployment rates in Africa were in Niger and Burundi. The continent’s average stood at roughly ***** percent in the same year. Large shares of youth among the unemployed Due to several educational, socio-demographic, and economic factors, the young population is more likely to face unemployment in most regions of the world. In 2024, the youth unemployment rate in Africa was projected at around ** percent. The situation was particularly critical in certain countries. In 2022, Djibouti recorded a youth unemployment rate of almost ** percent, the highest rate on the continent. South Africa followed, with around ** percent of the young labor force being unemployed. Wide disparities in female unemployment Women are another demographic group often facing high unemployment. In Africa, the female unemployment rate stood at roughly ***** percent in 2023, compared to *** percent among men. The average female unemployment on the continent was not particularly high. However, there were significant disparities among African countries. Djibouti and South Africa topped the ranking once again in 2022, with female unemployment rates of around ** percent and ** percent, respectively. In contrast, Niger, Burundi, and Chad were far below Africa’s average, as only roughly *** percent or lower of the women in the labor force were unemployed.

The unemployment rate in Africa was expected to reach seven percent in 2024. In the period under review, unemployment in the continent peaked at 7.2 percent in 2021. Unemployment levels varied significantly across African countries. South Africa was estimated to register the highest rate in 2024 at around 30 percent.

This dataset provides values for YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Graph and download economic data for Youth Unemployment Rate for Developing Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SLUEM1524ZSSSA) from 1991 to 2024 about Sub-Saharan Africa, unemployment, and rate.

Unemployment Rate in South Africa increased to 32.90 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 31.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - South Africa Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, unemployment rate in Southern Africa was estimated at 28.64 percent. The region recorded the highest rate on the African continent, with South Africa having the highest unemployment levels among African countries. Moreover, Northern Africa registered an unemployment rate of 11.15 percent in 2024, while Eastern Africa had the lowest unemployment levels at 4.74 percent. Overall, the continent's average rate was seven percent in the same year.

The average for 2025 based on 5 countries was 22.43 percent. The highest value was in Sudan: 61.99 percent and the lowest value was in the Seychelles: 3 percent. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2030. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2024, around **** percent of the African youth, those aged between 15 and 24 years old, were expected to be unemployed. According to data from the International Labor Organization, this figure has remained stable since 2021. The rate of unemployment among youths in the continent has fluctuated in the period under review, overall slightly dropping in comparison to the share in 2012, the lowest in the period reviewed.

The average for 2023 based on 52 countries was 11.11 percent. The highest value was in Swaziland: 39.35 percent and the lowest value was in Niger: 0.47 percent. The indicator is available from 1991 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Le taux de chômage des jeunes en Afrique du Sud est passé à 62,40 % au premier trimestre 2025, contre 59,60 % au quatrième trimestre 2024. Cette dataset fournit - Taux de chômage des jeunes en Afrique du Sud - valeurs réelles, données historiques, prévisions, graphiques, statistiques, calendrier économique et actualités.

In 2024, the unemployment rate in Western Africa was **** percent. In the period under review, unemployment in the region has risen more rapidly from 2016 to 2021, when it peaked at approximately seven percent. However, by 2025, the rate is projected to decrease to **** percent.

Graph and download economic data for Youth Unemployment Rate: All Income Levels for Middle East and North Africa (SLUEM1524ZSMEA) from 1991 to 2024 about North Africa, Middle East, income, unemployment, and rate.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Rate Total: From 15 to 64 Years for South Africa (LRUN64TTZAQ156N) from Q3 2000 to Q1 2025 about South Africa, 15 to 64 years, unemployment, and rate.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Rate Total: From 15 to 24 Years for South Africa (LRUN24TTZAQ156N) from Q1 2008 to Q1 2025 about 15 to 24 years, South Africa, unemployment, and rate.

This dataset provides values for UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (15 reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The average for 2023 based on 46 countries was 7.7 percent. The highest value was in Swaziland: 36.1 percent and the lowest value was in Niger: 0.61 percent. The indicator is available from 1991 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This dataset provides values for UNEMPLOYMENT RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for UNEMPLOYMENT RATE ACESSO 24 reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In 2024, the female unemployment rate in Africa was expected to be at 7.8 percent, compared to a male unemployment rate of 6.5 percent. Unemployment levels on the continent have remained higher among women from 2012 onwards. However, the female unemployment rates differed significantly across Africa. Djibouti and South Africa recorded the highest women's unemployment rate in 2022.

The average for 2023 based on 52 countries was 18 percent. The highest value was in Djibouti: 76.47 percent and the lowest value was in Niger: 0.84 percent. The indicator is available from 1991 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.