Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 38.64 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Northern Africa, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Northern Africa is 38.64, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Northern Africa peaked at 43.06 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 36.81, in 2020.
That places Northern Africa 81st out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 41.41 | — |
| 1992 | 41.37 | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 41.09 | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 41.35 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 40.63 | -1.7% |
| 1996 | 41.17 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 41.18 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 40.85 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 41.18 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 40.33 | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 40.01 | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 39.23 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 39.48 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 40.45 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 40.82 | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 41.62 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 42.19 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 42.26 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 42.55 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 43.06 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 41.84 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 41.33 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 41.17 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 40.88 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 40.19 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 40.02 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 39.13 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 38.84 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 38.7 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 36.81 | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 37.64 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 38.55 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 39.11 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 38.82 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 38.72 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 38.66 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 38.64 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41.14 | 40.63 | 41.41 | 9 |
| 2000s | 40.89 | 39.23 | 42.55 | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.52 | 38.7 | 43.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.37 | 36.81 | 39.11 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
More work & labour data for Northern Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 231,409 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3437 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0524 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0489 % 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 - Both sexes 462,425 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 231,016 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 129,321 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 230,584 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Northern Africa?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Northern Africa was 38.64 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 43.06 in 2010.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.81 in 2020.
- How does Northern Africa rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Northern Africa ranks 81st out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Northern 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.