Bosnia and Herzegovina vs South Asia: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
9.4%
in 2025
South Asia
4.2%
in 2025
Bosnia and Herzegovina rank
38th
South Asia rank
38th
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) over time
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- South Asia
How they compare
Bosnia and Herzegovina currently reports 9.4% against 4.2% in South Asia, a difference of 5.2%.
That makes Bosnia and Herzegovina's figure about 2.2 times South Asia's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been ahead every year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 38th and South Asia ranks 38th of 187 countries.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bosnia and Herzegovina | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.5% | 7.1% | 11.5% | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 2000s | 25.2% | 7.1% | 18.0% | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 2010s | 22.7% | 7.1% | 15.6% | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 2020s | 10.8% | 5.3% | 5.5% | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, male (% of male labor force), Bosnia and Herzegovina or South Asia?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, at 9.4% against 4.2% in South Asia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, male (% of male labor force) between Bosnia and Herzegovina and South Asia?
- 5.2%, with Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bosnia and Herzegovina and South Asia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Bosnia and Herzegovina and South Asia rank globally for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 38th and South Asia ranks 38th 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
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.