Republic of the Congo: Male unemployment
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| Republic of the Congo |
Unemployment rate for males |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 18.74 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1991 - 2023 |
| Average | 18.85 |
| Min - Max | 18.13 - 21.14 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2023 is 18.74 percent, a decline from 18.94 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 6.42 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for the Republic of the Congo from 1991 to 2023 is 18.85 percent. The minimum value, 18.13 percent, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 21.14 percent was recorded in 2020.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 2.48 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 20.05 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 21.38 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 18.74 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 41.20 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 67.86 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 49.69 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 66.90 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 68.83 | 2023 | percent |
| Self-employment | 75.77 | 2022 | percent |
| Informal employment | 85.30 | 2009 | percent |