Angola vs Syrian Arab Republic: Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
Angola
14.1%
in 2025
Syrian Arab Republic
13.6%
in 2025
Angola rank
18th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
20th
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) over time
- Angola
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
Angola currently reports 14.1% against 13.6% in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 0.5%.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Angola has been ahead every year.
Angola ranks 18th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 20th of 187 countries.
Angola has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Angola | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.7% | 7.3% | 9.5% | Angola |
| 2000s | 16.4% | 9.6% | 6.7% | Angola |
| 2010s | 16.6% | 12.9% | 3.7% | Angola |
| 2020s | 14.8% | 13.9% | 0.9% | Angola |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, total (% of total labor force), Angola or Syrian Arab Republic?
- Angola, at 14.1% against 13.6% in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, total (% of total labor force) between Angola and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 0.5%, with Angola ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Angola and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for unemployment, total (% of total labor force)?
- Angola ranks 18th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 20th 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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About this data
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.