Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Congo
Congo: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 3.25 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Congo, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Congo recorded 3.25 % change on previous year for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 92.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Congo peaked at 9.26 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -4.27 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Congo 19th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3.13 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 3.22 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1995 | 3.08 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 1996 | 3.21 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 1998 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 2.73 % change on previous year | +26.0% |
| 2000 | 5.15 % change on previous year | +88.9% |
| 2001 | 4.6 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2002 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 2003 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 3.86 % change on previous year | +41.5% |
| 2005 | 4.21 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 4.5 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 2008 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2009 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +34.7% |
| 2010 | 5.07 % change on previous year | +14.7% |
| 2011 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 2012 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 2013 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2014 | 2.2 % change on previous year | +46.6% |
| 2015 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 2016 | 1.89 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 2.39 % change on previous year | +29.1% |
| 2019 | 3.04 % change on previous year | +27.3% |
| 2020 | -4.27 % change on previous year | -240.5% |
| 2021 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -197.3% |
| 2022 | 9.26 % change on previous year | +123.2% |
| 2023 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -64.4% |
| 2024 | 3.14 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2025 | 3.25 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.84 % change on previous year | 2.17 % change on previous year | 3.22 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.9 % change on previous year | 2.73 % change on previous year | 5.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.48 % change on previous year | 1.5 % change on previous year | 5.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.14 % change on previous year | -4.27 % change on previous year | 9.26 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 16 Chad 3.39 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Somalia 3.31 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Angola 3.28 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 3.23 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Burkina Faso 3.22 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Tanzania, United Republic of 3.19 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Congo
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.6949 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.6877 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.7017 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2906 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.46 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 9,208 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 2,302 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 10,131 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 9,894 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 20,026 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Congo?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Congo was 3.25 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 9.26 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.27 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Congo rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Congo ranks 19th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.