The two African nations of Nigeria and South Africa have been ranked as countries with most unemployed persons in the world according to World of Statistics.
World of Statistics made the latest ranking known on Sunday on its verified Twitter handle where Nigeria was ranked country highest level of unemployment in the world at 33.3%. followed closely by South Africa.
Followed in order of rankings are, Spain at 13.26%, Greece at 11.2%, Colombia is 10.7% and Turkey, 10% making up the top Six.
Below is the full list of the rankings
Average number of Unemployment rate:
Nigeria: 33.3%
South Africa: 32.9%
Spain: 13.26%
Greece: 11.2%
Colombia: 10.7%
Turkey: 10%
Iran: 9.7%
Uruguay: 8.8%
Chile: 8.7%
Brazil: 8.5%
Italy: 7.8%
India: 7.8%
Sweden: 7.5%
Portugal: 7.2%
Egypt: 7.1%
France: 7.1%
Euro area: 6.5%
Pakistan: 6.5%
Paraguay: 6.5%
Venezuela: 6.4%
Argentina: 6.3%
Austria: 5.9%
Belgium: 5.6%
Germany: 5.6%
Indonesia: 5.45%
China: 5.2%
Canada: 5%
Saudi Arabia: 4.8%
Bangladesh: 4.7%
Philippines: 4.7%
UK: 3.9%
Ireland: 3.8%
Australia: 3.7%
US: 3.7%
Norway: 3.5%
Netherlands: 3.4%
Russia: 3.3%
Mexico: 2.8%
UAE: 2.75%
Japan: 2.6%
South Korea: 2.6%
Denmark: 2.4%
Vietnam: 2.25%
Switzerland: 2%
Singapore: 1.8%
Thailand: 1.05%
Cambodia: 0.36%
Qatar: 0.1%
