Africa Eastern and Southern vs Gabon: Unemployment, female (% of female labor force)
Africa Eastern and Southern
8.1%
in 2025
Gabon
28.6%
in 2025
Africa Eastern and Southern rank
8th
Gabon rank
7th
Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) over time
- Africa Eastern and Southern
- Gabon
How they compare
Gabon currently reports 28.6% against 8.1% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 20.5%.
That makes Gabon's figure about 3.5 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Gabon has been ahead every year.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 8th and Gabon ranks 7th of 47 groups.
Gabon has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Eastern and Southern | Gabon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.1% | 17.2% | 9.1% | Gabon |
| 2000s | 7.8% | 23.5% | 15.7% | Gabon |
| 2010s | 7.7% | 28.6% | 20.8% | Gabon |
| 2020s | 8.5% | 29.2% | 20.6% | Gabon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, female (% of female labor force), Africa Eastern and Southern or Gabon?
- Gabon, at 28.6% against 8.1% in Africa Eastern and Southern as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, female (% of female labor force) between Africa Eastern and Southern and Gabon?
- 20.5%, with Gabon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and Gabon?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Africa Eastern and Southern and Gabon rank globally for unemployment, female (% of female labor force)?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 8th and Gabon ranks 7th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.