Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Central Africa
Central Africa: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 61.2 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Central Africa, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Africa is 61.2, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Africa peaked at 69.02 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 60, in 2020.
That places Central Africa 21st out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Central Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 68.72 | — |
| 1992 | 68.67 | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 68.58 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 68.55 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 68.65 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 68.91 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 68.97 | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 68.94 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 68.85 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 68.78 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 68.71 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 68.82 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 68.9 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 68.99 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 69.02 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 68.54 | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 68.03 | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 67.15 | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 66.22 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 65.29 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 64.57 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 63.87 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 63.55 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 63.24 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 62.88 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 62.49 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 62.09 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 61.75 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 61.49 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 60 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 60.63 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 61.61 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 61.6 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 61.61 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 61.46 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 61.32 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 61.2 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 68.76 | 68.55 | 68.97 | 9 |
| 2000s | 68.32 | 66.22 | 69.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 63.12 | 61.49 | 65.29 | 10 |
| 2020s | 61.18 | 60 | 61.61 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Central Africa
More work & labour data for Central Africa
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 85,243 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 65.7 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 44,502 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 3.66 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 3.2 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 74,671 (2025)
- Employment 74,671 (2025)
- Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) 65.7 (2027)
- Time-related underemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 7.08 (2027)
- NEET: Youth not in employment, education or training 13,163 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Africa?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Africa was 61.2 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 69.02 in 2005.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 60 in 2020.
- How does Central Africa rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Central Africa ranks 21st out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Central Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.