Africa Western and Central vs Suriname: Unemployment, female (% of female labor force)
Africa Western and Central
3.8%
in 2025
Suriname
10.8%
in 2025
Africa Western and Central rank
44th
Suriname rank
45th
Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Suriname
How they compare
Suriname currently reports 10.8% against 3.8% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 7.0%.
That makes Suriname's figure about 2.9 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Suriname has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 44th and Suriname ranks 45th of 47 groups.
Suriname has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.2% | 18.5% | 14.3% | Suriname |
| 2000s | 4.2% | 16.1% | 11.9% | Suriname |
| 2010s | 4.1% | 11.7% | 7.6% | Suriname |
| 2020s | 4.4% | 11.3% | 6.9% | Suriname |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, female (% of female labor force), Africa Western and Central or Suriname?
- Suriname, at 10.8% against 3.8% in Africa Western and Central as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, female (% of female labor force) between Africa Western and Central and Suriname?
- 7.0%, with Suriname ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Suriname?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Suriname rank globally for unemployment, female (% of female labor force)?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 44th and Suriname ranks 45th 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.