GDP per person employed in Africa
Africa: GDP per person employed was 2.2% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
GDP per person employed in Africa, 1992–2010
Source: International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database. Measured in annual % growth.
Analysis
Africa recorded 2.2% for gdp per person employed in 2010.
The figure is up 109.7% on the previous year and up 1,166.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per person employed in Africa peaked at 15.1% in 1994 and was at its lowest, -14.2%, in 1993.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per person employed in Africa, year by year
| Year | annual % growth | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -4.5% | — |
| 1993 | -14.2% | +213.0% |
| 1994 | 15.1% | -206.6% |
| 1995 | -0.8% | -105.2% |
| 1996 | 2.6% | -425.8% |
| 1997 | 0.2% | -93.6% |
| 1998 | 0.6% | +291.8% |
| 1999 | 0.6% | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 0.2% | -72.4% |
| 2001 | 1.5% | +775.4% |
| 2002 | 2.4% | +57.1% |
| 2003 | 2.2% | -9.6% |
| 2004 | 4.0% | +83.9% |
| 2005 | 2.7% | -32.9% |
| 2006 | 3.5% | +31.4% |
| 2007 | 4.3% | +22.0% |
| 2008 | 2.8% | -34.3% |
| 2009 | 1.1% | -62.6% |
| 2010 | 2.2% | +109.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.0% | -14.2% | 15.1% | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More work & labour data for Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.68 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.3661 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.3537 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3.81 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1.89 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1.93 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1.04 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1.49 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.3781 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4458 % change on previous year (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per person employed in Africa?
- Gdp per person employed in Africa was 2.2% in 2010, according to International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.
- What is the highest gdp per person employed recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 15.1% in 1994.
- What is the lowest gdp per person employed recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.2% in 1993.
- How does Africa rank for gdp per person employed?
- Africa ranks 4th out of 6 groups with data for 2010.
- Is gdp per person employed rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,166.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database, published as part of GDP per person employed (annual % growth). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy.