Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate (15+) in Gabon
Gabon: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate (15+) was 1.93 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Gabon, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Gabon recorded 1.93 % change on previous year for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 11.7% on the previous year and down 48.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Gabon peaked at 10.06 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -5.78 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Gabon ranks 67th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate (15+) in Gabon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2.2 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1994 | 2.65 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 3.21 % change on previous year | +21.2% |
| 1996 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1997 | 2.98 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2000 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 3.19 % change on previous year | +11.9% |
| 2002 | 3.89 % change on previous year | +22.2% |
| 2003 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2004 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 3.94 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2007 | 3.41 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 2008 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 3.7 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 2010 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 5.11 % change on previous year | +44.5% |
| 2012 | 4.85 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 2014 | 4.07 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 3.78 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 2017 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 2018 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2019 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2020 | -5.78 % change on previous year | -307.5% |
| 2021 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -165.0% |
| 2022 | 10.06 % change on previous year | +167.4% |
| 2023 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -75.6% |
| 2024 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 2025 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 1.93 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.01 % change on previous year, 1.9× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 1.93 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3 % change on previous year, 64% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate (15+) in Gabon changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -307.5% | 2.79 % change on previous year | -5.78 % change on previous year |
| 2022 | +167.4% | 3.76 % change on previous year | 10.06 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | +165.0% | -5.78 % change on previous year | 3.76 % change on previous year |
| 2023 | -75.6% | 10.06 % change on previous year | 2.45 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.76 % change on previous year | 2.2 % change on previous year | 3.21 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.43 % change on previous year | 2.85 % change on previous year | 3.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.74 % change on previous year | 2.72 % change on previous year | 5.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.43 % change on previous year | -5.78 % change on previous year | 10.06 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 64 Laos 1.99 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Nicaragua 1.95 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Kyrgyzstan 1.94 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Malaysia 1.91 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Dominican Republic 1.87 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Kuwait 1.86 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Gabon
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.6318 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.6403 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.6237 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.4321 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.39 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 3,339 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 176.73 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,488 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 3,415 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 6,903 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Gabon?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Gabon was 1.93 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 10.06 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.78 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Gabon rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Gabon ranks 67th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.
Computed from
- 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.