Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 232,797 in 2027. β² Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Eastern Africa, 1990β2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Africa is 232,797, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 35.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Africa peaked at 232,797 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 79,778, in 1990.
Eastern Africa ranks 37th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 91,153 | 79,778 | 103,290 | 10 |
| 2000s | 122,138 | 106,356 | 138,947 | 10 |
| 2010s | 162,681 | 143,140 | 181,324 | 10 |
| 2020s | 208,968 | 186,101 | 232,797 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Eastern Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 682,632 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4373 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.4374 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4375 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5671 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 3.24 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 418,217 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 469,912 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 699,973 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 1.38 million 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Africa?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Africa was 232,797 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 232,797 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 79,778 in 1990.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Eastern Africa ranks 37th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). 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 labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.