Average duration of unemployment

This table contains data on the average duration of unemployment (reported in number of months) by sex and standardised age groups (15-19, 15-24, 20-24, 25-54, 55+, total).

Detailed notes and sources can be found in LFS_NOTES_SOURCES.

In order to facilitate analysis and comparisons over time, historical data for OECD members have been provided over as long a period as possible, often even before a country became a member of the Organisation. Information on the membership dates of all OECD countries can be found at OECD Ratification Dates.