Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 was 59.17 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Northern Africa, 2004–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2023, labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Northern Africa stood at 59.17.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Northern Africa peaked at 60.78 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 56.46, in 2020.
Northern Africa ranks 88th of 93 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 59.58 | — |
| 2005 | 59.91 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 60.25 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 60.78 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 59.36 | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 59.49 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 60.43 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 60.37 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 60.1 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 60.42 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 59.59 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 59.43 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 59.01 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 58.17 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 57.92 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 57.7 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 56.46 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 57.57 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 58.81 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 59.17 | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59.89 | 59.36 | 60.78 | 6 |
| 2010s | 59.31 | 57.7 | 60.43 | 10 |
| 2020s | 58 | 56.46 | 59.17 | 4 |
More work & labour data for Northern Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 231,409 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0524 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0489 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3437 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 230,584 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 462,425 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 231,016 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 129,321 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Northern Africa?
- Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Northern Africa was 59.17 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 60.78 in 2007.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.46 in 2020.
- How does Northern Africa rank for labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54?
- Northern Africa ranks 88th out of 93 groups with data for 2023.
- Is labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Northern 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.