Least developed countries vs South Sudan: Unemployment, female (% of female labor force)
Least developed countries
4.7%
in 2025
South Sudan
13.6%
in 2023
Least developed countries rank
32nd
South Sudan rank
29th
Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) over time
- Least developed countries
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 13.6% against 4.7% in Least developed countries, a difference of 8.9%.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 2.9 times Least developed countries's.
Across all 33 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 32nd and South Sudan ranks 29th of 47 groups.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.7% | 13.4% | 8.7% | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 5.2% | 13.4% | 8.3% | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 5.4% | 13.9% | 8.5% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 5.5% | 14.4% | 8.9% | South Sudan |
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 South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 13.6% against 4.7% in Least developed countries as of 2023.
- What is the difference in unemployment, female (% of female labor force) between Least developed countries and South Sudan?
- 8.9%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and South Sudan?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Least developed countries and South Sudan rank globally for unemployment, female (% of female labor force)?
- Least developed countries ranks 32nd and South Sudan ranks 29th 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.