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Unemployment rate of males vs. females, 2019

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

Unemployment, female (% of female labor force)5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%Unemployment,male(%ofmalelaborforce)WorldWorldChinaChinaBrazilBrazilNigeriaNigeriaJapanJapanEgyptEgyptTurkeyTurkeyIranIranItalyItalySouth AfricaSouth AfricaSudanSudanSaudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaNigerNigerPalestinePalestineAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth AmericaNo data

Source: International Labour Organization (via World Bank)