Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 2.92 % change on previous year in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 2.92 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and up 29.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 3.88 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.4 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa 7th out of 85 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 3.1 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 1997 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 1999 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 3.07 % change on previous year | +25.6% |
| 2012 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 2013 | 3.51 % change on previous year | +56.4% |
| 2014 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 2015 | 2.6 % change on previous year | +24.3% |
| 2016 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 2018 | 2.67 % change on previous year | +18.0% |
| 2019 | 2.69 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -47.9% |
| 2021 | 3.56 % change on previous year | +154.2% |
| 2022 | 3.88 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 3.78 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 3.14 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 2025 | 2.98 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2026 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2027 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.91 % change on previous year | 2.62 % change on previous year | 3.11 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.73 % change on previous year | 2.44 % change on previous year | 2.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.62 % change on previous year | 2.09 % change on previous year | 3.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.08 % change on previous year | 1.4 % change on previous year | 3.88 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
- 4 Niger 4.05 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Zambia 3.53 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Burundi 3.52 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Uganda 3.52 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Angola 3.42 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Mali 3.41 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Somalia 3.37 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 564,978 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 70.23 (2027)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 86.9% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 75.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 70.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) 49.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) 53.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 65.2% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages) 71.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 66.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa was 2.92 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.88 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 7th out of 85 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.