LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Africa
Africa: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 15.37 in 2027. ▲ Rising
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Africa, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Africa is 15.37, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Africa peaked at 17.15 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14.6, in 2006.
That places Africa 14th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14.79 | — |
| 2006 | 14.6 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 14.63 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 14.7 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 14.94 | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 15.24 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 15.68 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 15.83 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 15.78 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 15.88 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 16.13 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 16.16 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 16.32 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 16.16 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 16.09 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 17.15 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 16.84 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 15.77 | -6.4% |
| 2023 | 15.39 | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 15.46 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 15.44 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 15.4 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 15.37 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.73 | 14.6 | 14.94 | 5 |
| 2010s | 15.93 | 15.24 | 16.32 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.85 | 15.37 | 17.15 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More work & labour data for Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1.49 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.3537 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.3781 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.3661 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4458 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.68 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1.93 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3.81 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1.89 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1.04 million 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Africa?
- Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Africa was 15.37 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 17.15 in 2020.
- What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.6 in 2006.
- How does Africa rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
- Africa ranks 14th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (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. LU2 represents the share of the labour force that are either in unemployment or time-related underemployment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.