Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 84,316 in 2027. β² Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Northern Africa, 1990β2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Northern Africa is 84,316, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Northern Africa peaked at 84,316 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 40,004, in 1990.
Northern Africa ranks 59th 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 | 45,924 | 40,004 | 51,932 | 10 |
| 2000s | 58,525 | 52,700 | 65,560 | 10 |
| 2010s | 70,676 | 67,762 | 72,687 | 10 |
| 2020s | 78,374 | 71,024 | 84,316 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Northern Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 231,409 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0524 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0489 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3437 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 1.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 230,584 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 129,321 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 231,016 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 462,425 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Northern Africa?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Northern Africa was 84,316 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 84,316 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,004 in 1990.
- How does Northern Africa rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Northern Africa ranks 59th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Northern 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.