LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 13.75 in 2027. ▲ Rising
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Central African Republic, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Central African Republic is 13.75, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 3.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Central African Republic peaked at 14.36 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 12.85, in 2008.
Central African Republic ranks 62nd of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 13.16 | — |
| 2006 | 13.01 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 12.94 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 12.85 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 12.95 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 13.08 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 13.12 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 13.03 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 12.98 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 13.05 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 13.24 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 13.23 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 13.3 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 13.25 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 13.35 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 14.22 | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 14.36 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 13.79 | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 13.64 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 13.74 | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 13.73 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 13.73 | -0.0% |
| 2027 | 13.75 | +0.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 13.75 is above the median for low income countries, which is 11.58, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 13.75 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.61, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.98 | 12.85 | 13.16 | 5 |
| 2010s | 13.16 | 12.98 | 13.35 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.87 | 13.64 | 14.36 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More work & labour data for Central African Republic
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.3757 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4362 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0392 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.62 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,329 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 3,521 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 9,538 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 9,241 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 18,779 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Central African Republic?
- Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Central African Republic was 13.75 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 14.36 in 2021.
- What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.85 in 2008.
- How does Central African Republic rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
- Central African Republic ranks 62nd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.