Least developed countries vs Syrian Arab Republic: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force)
Least developed countries
4.6%
in 2025
Syrian Arab Republic
10.9%
in 2025
Least developed countries rank
29th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
27th
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) over time
- Least developed countries
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
Syrian Arab Republic currently reports 10.9% against 4.6% in Least developed countries, a difference of 6.3%.
That makes Syrian Arab Republic's figure about 2.4 times Least developed countries's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Syrian Arab Republic has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 29th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 27th of 47 groups.
Syrian Arab Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.4% | 6.0% | 1.6% | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2000s | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2010s | 4.4% | 10.4% | 5.9% | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2020s | 4.9% | 11.4% | 6.4% | Syrian Arab Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, male (% of male labor force), Least developed countries or Syrian Arab Republic?
- Syrian Arab Republic, at 10.9% against 4.6% in Least developed countries as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, male (% of male labor force) between Least developed countries and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 6.3%, with Syrian Arab Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Least developed countries and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
- Least developed countries ranks 29th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 27th 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.