Argentina vs Colombia: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force)

Argentina
6.4%
in 2025
Colombia
6.7%
in 2025
Argentina rank
63rd
Colombia rank
61st

Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) over time

  • Argentina
  • Colombia
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How they compare

Colombia currently reports 6.7% against 6.4% in Argentina, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Colombia ahead.

Argentina ranks 63rd and Colombia ranks 61st of 187 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 2 and Colombia in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Argentina Colombia Difference Ahead
1990s 11.1% 9.1% 2.0% Argentina
2000s 11.7% 10.7% 1.0% Argentina
2010s 7.1% 7.6% 0.5% Colombia
2020s 7.2% 9.2% 1.9% Colombia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher unemployment, male (% of male labor force), Argentina or Colombia?
Colombia, at 6.7% against 6.4% in Argentina as of 2025.
What is the difference in unemployment, male (% of male labor force) between Argentina and Colombia?
0.3%, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Colombia?
35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
How do Argentina and Colombia rank globally for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
Argentina ranks 63rd and Colombia ranks 61st of 187 countries.
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

Indicator
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) (modeled ILO estimate)
Source
ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
235 places, 8,211 data points, 1991–2025
Last refreshed

Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.