Country Comparison
Papua New GuineavsSouth AfricaUnemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
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Papua New Guinea
South Africa
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Papua New Guinea | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest Value | 2.6% | 32.4% |
| Latest Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| YoY Change | -2.1% | +0.3% |
| Record High | 3.0% (2021) | 34.0% (2021) |