Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 56.11 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Southern Africa, 2000–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Southern Africa is 56.11, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Southern Africa peaked at 57.67 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 51.25, in 2020.
That places Southern Africa 68th out of 85 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 57.67 | — |
| 2001 | 57.43 | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 57.18 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 56.95 | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 56.75 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 56.59 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 56.47 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 56.38 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 56.32 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 54.71 | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 53.1 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 53.03 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 53.34 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 53.97 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 54.12 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 55.22 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 55.3 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 55.82 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 55.58 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 55.65 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 51.25 | -7.9% |
| 2021 | 52.66 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 54.11 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 55.59 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 56.09 | +0.9% |
| 2025 | 56.1 | +0.0% |
| 2026 | 56.11 | +0.0% |
| 2027 | 56.11 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.64 | 54.71 | 57.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.51 | 53.03 | 55.82 | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.75 | 51.25 | 56.11 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
- 65 Dominican Republic 66.3 compare
- 66 Sierra Leone 66.24 compare
- 67 Ireland 66.14 compare
- 68 Lao People's Democratic Republic 66 compare
- 69 Georgia 65.73 compare
- 70 Azerbaijan 65.7 compare
- 71 Uruguay 65.55 compare
More work & labour data for Southern Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 52,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 108,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1816 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1951 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1707 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9822 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9762 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 56,523 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 66,232 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 19,568 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Southern Africa?
- Labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Southern Africa was 56.11 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 57.67 in 2000.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.25 in 2020.
- How does Southern Africa rank for labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Southern Africa ranks 68th out of 85 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Southern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. 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 Labour Force Statistics (LFS and STLFS) database description.