Afghanistan: Male unemployment
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| Afghanistan |
Unemployment rate for males |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 13.48 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1991 - 2023 |
| Average | 8.32 |
| Min - Max | 7.34 - 13.48 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2023 is 13.48 percent, an increase from 13.17 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 6.42 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Afghanistan from 1991 to 2023 is 8.32 percent. The minimum value, 7.34 percent, was reached in 2014 while the maximum of 13.48 percent was recorded in 2023.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 8.92 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 14.39 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 27.29 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 13.48 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 18.08 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 36.95 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 6.54 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 4.83 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 69.12 | 2023 | percent |
| Self-employment | 81.74 | 2022 | percent |