Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate was 1.82 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Northern Africa, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Northern Africa recorded 1.82 % change on previous year for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 59.7% on the previous year and up 536.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Northern Africa peaked at 5.08 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -3.04 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Northern Africa 21st out of 87 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2.71 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -20.3% |
| 1994 | 3.51 % change on previous year | +62.5% |
| 1995 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -68.2% |
| 1996 | 4.2 % change on previous year | +276.0% |
| 1997 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 1998 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 1999 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +77.5% |
| 2000 | 0.7282 % change on previous year | -80.6% |
| 2001 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +169.6% |
| 2002 | 0.7059 % change on previous year | -64.0% |
| 2003 | 3.28 % change on previous year | +364.3% |
| 2004 | 5.08 % change on previous year | +55.0% |
| 2005 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 2006 | 4.38 % change on previous year | +29.1% |
| 2007 | 3.65 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 2008 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 2009 | 2.86 % change on previous year | +20.4% |
| 2010 | 3.21 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 2011 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -134.2% |
| 2012 | 0.5906 % change on previous year | -153.8% |
| 2013 | 1.62 % change on previous year | +174.0% |
| 2014 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 2015 | 0.286 % change on previous year | -78.5% |
| 2016 | 1.58 % change on previous year | +452.9% |
| 2017 | -0.1108 % change on previous year | -107.0% |
| 2018 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -1348.0% |
| 2019 | 1.67 % change on previous year | +20.7% |
| 2020 | -3.04 % change on previous year | -282.1% |
| 2021 | 4.22 % change on previous year | -238.8% |
| 2022 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 2024 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -66.8% |
| 2025 | 1.82 % change on previous year | +59.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.8 % change on previous year | 1.12 % change on previous year | 4.2 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.84 % change on previous year | 0.7059 % change on previous year | 5.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.05 % change on previous year | -1.1 % change on previous year | 3.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.01 % change on previous year | -3.04 % change on previous year | 4.47 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
- 18 Angola 3.28 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Congo 3.25 % 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
- 23 United Arab Emirates 3.18 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Benin 3.11 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Northern Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 231,409 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 462,425 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0524 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0489 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3437 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 231,016 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 230,584 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 129,321 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Northern Africa?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Northern Africa was 1.82 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.08 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.04 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Northern Africa rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate?
- Northern Africa ranks 21st out of 87 groups with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 536.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates), 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). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.