Africa Western and Central vs Greece: Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
Africa Western and Central
3.2%
in 2025
Greece
8.5%
in 2025
Africa Western and Central rank
47th
Greece rank
49th
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Greece
How they compare
Greece currently reports 8.5% against 3.2% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 5.3%.
That makes Greece's figure about 2.7 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Greece has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and Greece ranks 49th of 47 groups.
Greece has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Greece | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.3% | 10.2% | 5.9% | Greece |
| 2000s | 4.2% | 9.7% | 5.6% | Greece |
| 2010s | 4.1% | 21.6% | 17.5% | Greece |
| 2020s | 3.8% | 12.1% | 8.3% | Greece |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, total (% of total labor force), Africa Western and Central or Greece?
- Greece, at 8.5% against 3.2% in Africa Western and Central as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, total (% of total labor force) between Africa Western and Central and Greece?
- 5.3%, with Greece ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Greece?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Greece rank globally for unemployment, total (% of total labor force)?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and Greece ranks 49th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, total (% of total 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.