Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Western Africa
Western Africa: Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) was 3.19 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Western Africa, 2005–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Western Africa stood at 3.19 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 96.8% on the previous year and up 104.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Western Africa peaked at 17.9 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -6.81 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Western Africa ranks 2nd of 87 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | -2.08 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | -3.55 % change on previous year | +70.2% |
| 2009 | -2.94 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 2010 | -4.55 % change on previous year | +54.5% |
| 2011 | -3.17 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 2012 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -177.5% |
| 2013 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 2014 | 0.7874 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 2015 | 1.56 % change on previous year | +98.4% |
| 2016 | 2.31 % change on previous year | +47.7% |
| 2017 | -6.77 % change on previous year | -393.2% |
| 2018 | 8.87 % change on previous year | -231.1% |
| 2019 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 2020 | 16.55 % change on previous year | +458.5% |
| 2021 | 17.9 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 2022 | -6.81 % change on previous year | -138.0% |
| 2023 | 3.93 % change on previous year | -157.8% |
| 2024 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -58.8% |
| 2025 | 3.19 % change on previous year | +96.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -1.71 % change on previous year | -3.55 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.6064 % change on previous year | -6.77 % change on previous year | 8.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.06 % change on previous year | -6.81 % change on previous year | 17.9 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 1 Niger 5.88 % change on previous year compare
- 2 Palestine, State of 4.56 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 3.61 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Côte d'Ivoire 3.57 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Liberia 3.45 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Western Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 532,234 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2192 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1926 % change on previous year (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. — Urban population 516,634 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1.07 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 537,547 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 293,084 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Western Africa?
- Labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Western Africa was 3.19 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 17.9 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.81 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Western Africa rank for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1)?
- Western Africa ranks 2nd out of 87 groups with data for 2025.
- Is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.