Least developed countries vs Rwanda: Unemployment, female (% of female labor force)
Least developed countries
4.7%
in 2025
Rwanda
12.8%
in 2025
Least developed countries rank
32nd
Rwanda rank
33rd
Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) over time
- Least developed countries
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 12.8% against 4.7% in Least developed countries, a difference of 8.1%.
That makes Rwanda's figure about 2.7 times Least developed countries's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 32nd and Rwanda ranks 33rd of 47 groups.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.7% | 12.6% | 7.9% | Rwanda |
| 2000s | 5.2% | 12.4% | 7.2% | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 5.4% | 12.4% | 7.0% | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 5.3% | 14.6% | 9.3% | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, female (% of female labor force), Least developed countries or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 12.8% against 4.7% in Least developed countries as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, female (% of female labor force) between Least developed countries and Rwanda?
- 8.1%, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Rwanda?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Least developed countries and Rwanda rank globally for unemployment, female (% of female labor force)?
- Least developed countries ranks 32nd and Rwanda ranks 33rd 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.