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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). <p /> Detailed notes and sources can be found in <a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/data/datasets/employability-data/LFSNOTES_SOURCES.pdf">LFS_NOTES_SOURCES</a>. <p /> 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 <a href="http://www.oecd.org/about/membersandpartners/list-oecd-member-countries.htm">OECD Ratification Dates</a>.