Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Southern Africa (African Union)

Southern Africa (African Union): Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by was 1,113 Persons in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
1,113 Persons
Change on year
up 12.8%
Rank
13th
of 27 groups
All-time high
1,113 Persons
in 2022
All-time low
572.45 Persons
in 2000
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Southern Africa (African Union), 2000–2022

02505007501.0k2000201120222000: 572.5 Persons2001: 595.9 Persons2002: 621.2 Persons2003: 648.7 Persons2004: 676.8 Persons2005: 705.9 Persons2006: 740.5 Persons2007: 780.9 Persons2008: 834.1 Persons2009: 817.5 Persons2010: 853.9 Persons2011: 900 Persons2012: 900.2 Persons2013: 889.3 Persons2014: 949.2 Persons2015: 1.0k Persons2016: 1.0k Persons2017: 1.0k Persons2018: 1.1k Persons2019: 1.1k Persons2020: 994.1 Persons2021: 987 Persons2022: 1.1k 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 Southern Africa (African Union) is 1,113 Persons, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.

The figure is up 12.8% on the previous year and up 23.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Southern Africa (African Union) peaked at 1,113 Persons in 2022 and was at its lowest, 572.45 Persons, in 2000.

That places Southern Africa (African Union) 13th out of 27 groups with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 Southern Africa (African Union), year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in accomodation and food service in Southern Africa (African Union), 2000 to 2022.
Year Persons Change
2000 572.45 Persons
2001 595.95 Persons +4.1%
2002 621.19 Persons +4.2%
2003 648.69 Persons +4.4%
2004 676.76 Persons +4.3%
2005 705.92 Persons +4.3%
2006 740.46 Persons +4.9%
2007 780.95 Persons +5.5%
2008 834.15 Persons +6.8%
2009 817.48 Persons -2.0%
2010 853.95 Persons +4.5%
2011 899.95 Persons +5.4%
2012 900.22 Persons +0.0%
2013 889.34 Persons -1.2%
2014 949.2 Persons +6.7%
2015 1,003 Persons +5.6%
2016 1,024 Persons +2.1%
2017 1,032 Persons +0.8%
2018 1,078 Persons +4.5%
2019 1,094 Persons +1.5%
2020 994.09 Persons -9.1%
2021 986.99 Persons -0.7%
2022 1,113 Persons +12.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 699.4 Persons 572.45 Persons 834.15 Persons 10
2010s 972.33 Persons 853.95 Persons 1,094 Persons 10
2020s 1,031 Persons 986.99 Persons 1,113 Persons 3

Countries ranked near Southern Africa (African Union)

  1. 10 Nigeria 2,300 Persons compare
  2. 11 Russian Federation 1,832 Persons compare
  3. 12 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1,715 Persons compare
  4. 13 Spain 1,652 Persons compare
  5. 14 Philippines 1,611 Persons compare
  6. 15 Bangladesh 1,571 Persons compare
  7. 16 Colombia 1,552 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 Southern Africa (African Union)?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Southern Africa (African Union) was 1,113 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 Southern Africa (African Union)?
The highest recorded value was 1,113 Persons in 2022.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by recorded in Southern Africa (African Union)?
The lowest recorded value was 572.45 Persons in 2000.
How does Southern Africa (African Union) rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by?
Southern Africa (African Union) ranks 13th out of 27 groups with data for 2022.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by rising or falling in Southern Africa (African Union)?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Southern Africa (African Union) data come from?
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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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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.