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

Latest (2025)
3.19 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 96.8%
Rank
2nd
of 87 groups
All-time high
17.9 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-6.81 % change on previous year
in 2022
Years of data
21
2005–2025

Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Western Africa, 2005–2025

-5051015202005201520252005: 0 % change on previous year2006: 0 % change on previous year2007: -2.1 % change on previous year2008: -3.5 % change on previous year2009: -2.9 % change on previous year2010: -4.5 % change on previous year2011: -3.2 % change on previous year2012: 2.5 % change on previous year2013: 1.6 % change on previous year2014: 0.787 % change on previous year2015: 1.6 % change on previous year2016: 2.3 % change on previous year2017: -6.8 % change on previous year2018: 8.9 % change on previous year2019: 3 % change on previous year2020: 16.5 % change on previous year2021: 17.9 % change on previous year2022: -6.8 % change on previous year2023: 3.9 % change on previous year2024: 1.6 % change on previous year2025: 3.2 % change on previous year

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

Annual values for Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1), annual growth rate in Western Africa, 2005 to 2025.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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. 1 Niger 5.88 % change on previous year compare
  2. 2 Palestine, State of 4.56 % change on previous year compare
  3. 3 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 3.61 % change on previous year compare
  4. 4 Côte d'Ivoire 3.57 % change on previous year compare
  5. 5 Liberia 3.45 % change on previous year compare

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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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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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Indicator
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
276 places, 5,782 data points, 2005–2025
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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.