Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Africa
Africa: Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 was 77.79 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Africa, 2004–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Africa is 77.79, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Africa peaked at 77.9 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 75.91, in 2020.
Africa ranks 60th of 93 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 77.7 | — |
| 2005 | 77.83 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 77.84 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 77.9 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 77.48 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 77.35 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 77.28 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 77.28 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 77.2 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 77.28 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 77.01 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 77.04 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 77 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 76.83 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 76.86 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 76.92 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 75.91 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 76.59 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 77.53 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 77.79 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 77.68 | 77.35 | 77.9 | 6 |
| 2010s | 77.07 | 76.83 | 77.28 | 10 |
| 2020s | 76.95 | 75.91 | 77.79 | 4 |
More work & labour data for Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1.49 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.3537 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.3781 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.3661 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4458 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.68 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1.93 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3.81 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1.89 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1.04 million 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Africa?
- Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Africa was 77.79 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 77.9 in 2007.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 75.91 in 2020.
- How does Africa rank for labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54?
- Africa ranks 60th out of 93 groups with data for 2023.
- Is labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 (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. The prime-age labour force participation rate is the labour force of persons aged 25 to 54 years divided by the population aged 25 to 54 years. 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.