How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?

35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.

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.

Algeria vs Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries): Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)

Algeria

11.6%

in 2025

Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)

4.6%

in 2025

Algeria rank

29th

Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) rank

30th

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

Algeria
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)

How they compare

Algeria currently reports 11.6% against 4.6% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 7.0%.

That makes Algeria's figure about 2.5 times Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.

Across all 35 years both countries report, Algeria has been ahead every year.

Algeria ranks 29th and Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 30th of 187 countries.

Algeria has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Algeria	Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)	Difference	Ahead
1990s	26.7%	9.0%	17.6%	Algeria
2000s	18.7%	9.5%	9.2%	Algeria
2010s	10.9%	7.5%	3.4%	Algeria
2020s	12.5%	5.7%	6.8%	Algeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher unemployment, total (% of total labor force), Algeria or Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?: Algeria, at 11.6% against 4.6% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2025.
What is the difference in unemployment, total (% of total labor force) between Algeria and Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?: 7.0%, with Algeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?: 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
How do Algeria and Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) rank globally for unemployment, total (% of total labor force)?: Algeria ranks 29th and Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 30th of 187 countries.
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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Indicator: Unemployment, total (% of total 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: 03 September 2026

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