South Sudan vs Sudan: Unemployment, female (% of female labor force)
South Sudan
13.6%
in 2023
Sudan
14.0%
in 2022
South Sudan rank
29th
Sudan rank
27th
Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) over time
- South Sudan
- Sudan
How they compare
Sudan currently reports 14.0% against 13.6% in South Sudan, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 32 years both countries report, Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 29th and Sudan ranks 27th of 187 countries.
Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.4% | 23.0% | 9.6% | Sudan |
| 2000s | 13.4% | 23.0% | 9.6% | Sudan |
| 2010s | 13.9% | 25.7% | 11.9% | Sudan |
| 2020s | 14.7% | 18.4% | 3.7% | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, female (% of female labor force), South Sudan or Sudan?
- Sudan, at 14.0% against 13.6% in South Sudan as of 2022.
- What is the difference in unemployment, female (% of female labor force) between South Sudan and Sudan?
- 0.4%, with Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Sudan?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2022.
- How do South Sudan and Sudan rank globally for unemployment, female (% of female labor force)?
- South Sudan ranks 29th and Sudan ranks 27th of 187 countries.
- 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.