Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Western Africa
Western Africa: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 2.91 % change on previous year in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Western Africa, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Western Africa is 2.91 % change on previous year, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and up 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Western Africa peaked at 4 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.29 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Western Africa ranks 8th of 85 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 3.36 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1994 | 3.35 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 1996 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 1997 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2001 | 2.75 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 2.65 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 2.58 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 2.62 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 2.73 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 2.61 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 2016 | 2.97 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 2017 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 2018 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 2019 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -53.1% |
| 2021 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +203.9% |
| 2022 | 4 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 2025 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.09 % change on previous year | 2.77 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.65 % change on previous year | 2.57 % change on previous year | 2.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.64 % change on previous year | 2.41 % change on previous year | 2.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.1 % change on previous year | 1.29 % change on previous year | 4 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 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
- 11 Mozambique 3.34 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Western Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 532,234 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2192 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1926 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.245 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6577 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.78 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 516,634 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 293,084 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 537,547 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1.07 million 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Western Africa?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Western Africa was 2.91 % 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 Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.29 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Western Africa rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Western Africa ranks 8th out of 85 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Western 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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- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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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.