Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Western Africa
Western Africa: Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 73.37 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Western Africa, 2000–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Western Africa stood at 73.37.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Western Africa peaked at 76.26 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 71.72, in 2020.
That places Western Africa 2nd out of 85 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.
Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 76.26 | — |
| 2001 | 76.15 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 76.01 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 75.83 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 75.71 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 75.53 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 75.38 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 75.22 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 75.05 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 74.93 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 74.74 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 74.58 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 74.41 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 74.13 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 73.8 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 73.61 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 73.62 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 73.23 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 73.07 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 72.92 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 71.72 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 72.35 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 73.02 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 73.61 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 73.55 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 73.48 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 73.42 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 73.37 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 75.61 | 74.93 | 76.26 | 10 |
| 2010s | 73.81 | 72.92 | 74.74 | 10 |
| 2020s | 73.06 | 71.72 | 73.61 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 1 Falkland Islands, Malvinas 90.36 compare
- 2 Qatar 87.95 compare
- 3 Tanzania, United Republic of 85.29 compare
- 4 Isle of Man 84.18 compare
- 5 Bermuda 84 compare
More work & labour data for Western Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 532,234 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.245 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6577 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.78 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1926 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2192 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1.07 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 516,634 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 293,084 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 537,547 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Western Africa?
- Labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Western Africa was 73.37 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 76.26 in 2000.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.72 in 2020.
- How does Western Africa rank for labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Western Africa ranks 2nd out of 85 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Western 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.