Discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ghana
Ghana: Discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 1,144 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ghana, 2006–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ghana is 1,144, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 71.7% on the previous year and up 814.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ghana peaked at 4,035 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 60.2, in 2006.
That places Ghana 6th out of 89 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 60.2 | — |
| 2013 | 125.05 | +107.7% |
| 2015 | 260.09 | +108.0% |
| 2017 | 353.82 | +36.0% |
| 2022 | 897.46 | +153.7% |
| 2023 | 4,035 | +349.6% |
| 2024 | 1,144 | -71.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 60.2 | 60.2 | 60.2 | 1 |
| 2010s | 246.32 | 125.05 | 353.82 | 3 |
| 2020s | 2,025 | 897.46 | 4,035 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More work & labour data for Ghana
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1512 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1464 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1562 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.2734 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.99 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 37,518 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 13,752 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 34,429 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 33,119 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 67,548 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ghana?
- Discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ghana was 1,144 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 4,035 in 2023.
- What is the lowest discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.2 in 2006.
- How does Ghana rank for discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Ghana ranks 6th out of 89 countries with data for 2024.
- Is discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 814.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Discouraged job-seekers refer to those persons of working age who during a specified reference period were without work and available for work, but did not look for work in the recent past for specific reasons (for example, believing that there were no jobs available, believing there were none for which they would qualify, or having given up hope of finding employment). Data disaggregated by level of education are provided on the highest level of education completed, classified according to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED). Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISCED. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.