Labour dependency ratio in Western Africa
Western Africa: Labour dependency ratio was 1.33 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour dependency ratio in Western Africa, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour dependency ratio in Western Africa stood at 1.33. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour dependency ratio in Western Africa peaked at 1.55 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.33, in 2027.
That places Western Africa 38th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Labour dependency ratio in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.51 | — |
| 1992 | 1.5 | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 1.49 | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 1.47 | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 1.47 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 1.46 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 1.46 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 1.46 | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 1.46 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.46 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 1.46 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1.46 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 1.46 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 1.46 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 1.47 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 1.48 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 1.48 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 1.49 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 1.49 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 1.49 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 1.5 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 1.5 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.51 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 1.52 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 1.52 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 1.52 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 1.52 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 1.51 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 1.55 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 1.51 | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 1.44 | -4.6% |
| 2023 | 1.39 | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 1.37 | -1.2% |
| 2025 | 1.36 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 1.34 | -1.1% |
| 2027 | 1.33 | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.47 | 1.46 | 1.51 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.47 | 1.46 | 1.49 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.51 | 1.49 | 1.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.41 | 1.33 | 1.55 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 35 Congo 2.01 compare
- 36 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 2 compare
- 37 Papua New Guinea 1.91 compare
- 38 Guyana 1.91 compare
- 39 Vanuatu 1.9 compare
- 40 Comoros 1.9 compare
- 41 Equatorial Guinea 1.88 compare
More work & labour data for Western Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1926 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2192 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.78 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6577 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.245 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1.07 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 537,547 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 293,084 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 516,634 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 532,234 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour dependency ratio in Western Africa?
- Labour dependency ratio in Western Africa was 1.33 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour dependency ratio recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.55 in 2020.
- What is the lowest labour dependency ratio recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.33 in 2027.
- How does Western Africa rank for labour dependency ratio?
- Western Africa ranks 38th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour dependency ratio rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Western Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour dependency ratio (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. This indicator provides the ratio of dependents (persons aged 0 to 14 + persons aged 15 and above that are either outside the labour force or unemployed) to total employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.