Africa Western and Central vs Mauritania: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force)
Africa Western and Central
2.7%
in 2025
Mauritania
8.1%
in 2025
Africa Western and Central rank
47th
Mauritania rank
49th
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Mauritania
How they compare
Mauritania currently reports 8.1% against 2.7% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 5.4%.
That makes Mauritania's figure about 3.0 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Mauritania has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and Mauritania ranks 49th of 47 groups.
Mauritania has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Mauritania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.4% | 8.7% | 4.3% | Mauritania |
| 2000s | 4.1% | 8.6% | 4.4% | Mauritania |
| 2010s | 4.1% | 8.9% | 4.8% | Mauritania |
| 2020s | 3.2% | 8.3% | 5.1% | Mauritania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, male (% of male labor force), Africa Western and Central or Mauritania?
- Mauritania, at 8.1% against 2.7% in Africa Western and Central as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, male (% of male labor force) between Africa Western and Central and Mauritania?
- 5.4%, with Mauritania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Mauritania?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Mauritania rank globally for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and Mauritania ranks 49th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, male (% of male 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.