Employment-to-population … 15+ previous ICLS13 definition in Uganda
Uganda: Employment-to-population … 15+ previous ICLS13 definition was 37.87 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Uganda, 2010–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uganda stood at 37.87. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.6% on the previous year and down 49.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uganda peaked at 79.27 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 37.87, in 2024.
Uganda ranks 77th of 78 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Employment-to-population … 15+ previous ICLS13 definition in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.98 | — |
| 2011 | 79.27 | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 67.65 | -14.7% |
| 2014 | 75.43 | +11.5% |
| 2017 | 47.55 | -37.0% |
| 2021 | 76.65 | +61.2% |
| 2024 | 37.87 | -50.6% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 37.87 is below the median for low income countries, which is 53.64, 71% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 37.87 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 59.66, 63% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 68.38 | 47.55 | 79.27 | 5 |
| 2020s | 57.26 | 37.87 | 76.65 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 74 East Timor 46.01 compare
- 75 North Macedonia 45.94 compare
- 76 Malawi 41.94 compare
- 78 Kosovo 33.84 compare
More work & labour data for Uganda
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0408 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0266 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.77 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 46,664 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 59,035 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 60,822 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 60,013 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 120,835 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uganda?
- Employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uganda was 37.87 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 79.27 in 2011.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.87 in 2024.
- How does Uganda rank for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Uganda ranks 77th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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 International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.