Jobs gap rate in Africa
Africa: Jobs gap rate was 15 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Jobs gap rate in Africa, 2004–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, jobs gap rate in Africa stood at 15.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, jobs gap rate in Africa peaked at 16.99 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14.98, in 2023.
That places Africa 20th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
Jobs gap rate in Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 15.91 | — |
| 2005 | 15.65 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 15.28 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 15.14 | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 14.99 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 15.09 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 15.27 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 15.48 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 15.46 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 15.08 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 15.23 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 15.51 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 15.61 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 15.64 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 15.66 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 15.76 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 16.99 | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 16.48 | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 15.52 | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 14.98 | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 15.06 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 15.1 | +0.2% |
| 2026 | 15.04 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 15 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.34 | 14.99 | 15.91 | 6 |
| 2010s | 15.47 | 15.08 | 15.76 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.52 | 14.98 | 16.99 | 8 |
More work & labour data for Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1.49 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.3537 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.3781 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.3661 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4458 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.68 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1.93 million 1000 No (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. — Rural population 1.04 million 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is jobs gap rate in Africa?
- Jobs gap rate in Africa was 15 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest jobs gap rate recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 16.99 in 2020.
- What is the lowest jobs gap rate recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.98 in 2023.
- How does Africa rank for jobs gap rate?
- Africa ranks 20th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is jobs gap rate rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Jobs gap rate (ILO modelled estimates). 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 jobs gap rate is defined as the sum of the unemployed, the potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers divided by the sum of the extended labour force and willing non-jobseekers. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.