Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)

Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP): Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by was 211.52 Persons in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
211.52 Persons
Change on year
up 6.7%
Rank
41st
of 48 regions
All-time high
212.69 Persons
in 2019
All-time low
93.04 Persons
in 2000
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), 2000–2022

0501001502002000201120222000: 93 Persons2001: 98.9 Persons2002: 104.6 Persons2003: 108.2 Persons2004: 114.8 Persons2005: 116.3 Persons2006: 117.2 Persons2007: 118.8 Persons2008: 118.5 Persons2009: 118.2 Persons2010: 125 Persons2011: 132.3 Persons2012: 138.9 Persons2013: 146.3 Persons2014: 152.6 Persons2015: 161.9 Persons2016: 174.7 Persons2017: 188.7 Persons2018: 198.1 Persons2019: 212.7 Persons2020: 198.9 Persons2021: 198.2 Persons2022: 211.5 Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) is 211.52 Persons, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 52.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) peaked at 212.69 Persons in 2019 and was at its lowest, 93.04 Persons, in 2000.

Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) ranks 41st of 48 regions on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in accomodation and food service in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), 2000 to 2022.
Year Persons Change
2000 93.04 Persons
2001 98.86 Persons +6.3%
2002 104.6 Persons +5.8%
2003 108.24 Persons +3.5%
2004 114.75 Persons +6.0%
2005 116.3 Persons +1.3%
2006 117.22 Persons +0.8%
2007 118.81 Persons +1.4%
2008 118.45 Persons -0.3%
2009 118.19 Persons -0.2%
2010 124.99 Persons +5.7%
2011 132.34 Persons +5.9%
2012 138.94 Persons +5.0%
2013 146.26 Persons +5.3%
2014 152.55 Persons +4.3%
2015 161.88 Persons +6.1%
2016 174.69 Persons +7.9%
2017 188.74 Persons +8.0%
2018 198.13 Persons +5.0%
2019 212.69 Persons +7.3%
2020 198.95 Persons -6.5%
2021 198.18 Persons -0.4%
2022 211.52 Persons +6.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 110.85 Persons 93.04 Persons 118.81 Persons 10
2010s 163.12 Persons 124.99 Persons 212.69 Persons 10
2020s 202.88 Persons 198.18 Persons 211.52 Persons 3

Countries ranked near Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)

  1. 38 Chile 395.22 Persons compare
  2. 38 Netherlands 433.18 Persons compare
  3. 39 Democratic Republic of the Congo 287.78 Persons compare
  4. 39 Ukraine 389.81 Persons compare
  5. 40 Uganda 376.96 Persons compare
  6. 41 Greece 369.49 Persons compare
  7. 42 Myanmar 365.29 Persons compare
  8. 43 Dominican Republic 337.11 Persons compare
  9. 44 Slovenia 40.32 Persons compare
  10. 44 Iran, Islamic Republic of 327.18 Persons compare

See the full ranking of 231 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) was 211.52 Persons in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by recorded in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)?
The highest recorded value was 212.69 Persons in 2019.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by recorded in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)?
The lowest recorded value was 93.04 Persons in 2000.
How does Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by?
Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) ranks 41st out of 48 regions with data for 2022.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by rising or falling in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)?
Over the last ten years it is up 52.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in accomodation and food service. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in accomodation and food service
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
231 places, 5,301 data points, 2000–2022
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 32 shows total employment by sex and within 14 different economic sectors.