Least developed countries vs New Caledonia: Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
Least developed countries
4.7%
in 2025
New Caledonia
11.2%
in 2025
Least developed countries rank
29th
New Caledonia rank
32nd
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) over time
- Least developed countries
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 11.2% against 4.7% in Least developed countries, a difference of 6.5%.
That makes New Caledonia's figure about 2.4 times Least developed countries's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, New Caledonia has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 29th and New Caledonia ranks 32nd of 47 groups.
New Caledonia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.6% | 18.5% | 14.0% | New Caledonia |
| 2000s | 4.8% | 15.9% | 11.2% | New Caledonia |
| 2010s | 4.8% | 13.2% | 8.3% | New Caledonia |
| 2020s | 5.1% | 11.5% | 6.4% | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, total (% of total labor force), Least developed countries or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 11.2% against 4.7% in Least developed countries as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, total (% of total labor force) between Least developed countries and New Caledonia?
- 6.5%, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and New Caledonia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Least developed countries and New Caledonia rank globally for unemployment, total (% of total labor force)?
- Least developed countries ranks 29th and New Caledonia ranks 32nd 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.