LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Western Africa
Western Africa: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 11.26 in 2027. ▬ Flat
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Western Africa, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Western Africa is 11.26, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and down 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Western Africa peaked at 13.99 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 11.14, in 2024.
That places Western Africa 38th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12.17 | — |
| 2006 | 12.08 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 12.12 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 12.14 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 12.2 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 12.21 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 12.26 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 12.33 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 12 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 12.28 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 12.7 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 12.8 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 13.02 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 13.02 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 13.06 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 13.99 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 13.34 | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 12 | -10.0% |
| 2023 | 11.17 | -7.0% |
| 2024 | 11.14 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 11.17 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 11.21 | +0.4% |
| 2027 | 11.26 | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.14 | 12.08 | 12.2 | 5 |
| 2010s | 12.57 | 12 | 13.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.91 | 11.14 | 13.99 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
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 lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Western Africa?
- Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Western Africa was 11.26 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 13.99 in 2020.
- What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.14 in 2024.
- How does Western Africa rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
- Western Africa ranks 38th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. 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 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.