LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 14.43 in 2027. ▼ Falling
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Northern Africa, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Northern Africa is 14.43, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and down 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Northern Africa peaked at 18.97 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 14.22, in 2022.
Northern Africa ranks 19th of 87 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 18.97 | — |
| 2006 | 17.68 | -6.8% |
| 2007 | 17.08 | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 16.46 | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 15.99 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 16.11 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 18.33 | +13.7% |
| 2012 | 18.7 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 18.47 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 18.28 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 18.43 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 17.68 | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 17.58 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 16.62 | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 15.74 | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 16.64 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 15.58 | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 14.22 | -8.7% |
| 2023 | 14.43 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 15.09 | +4.5% |
| 2025 | 14.95 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 14.71 | -1.6% |
| 2027 | 14.43 | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.24 | 15.99 | 18.97 | 5 |
| 2010s | 17.59 | 15.74 | 18.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.01 | 14.22 | 16.64 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
More work & labour data for Northern Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 231,409 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0524 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0489 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3437 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 230,584 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 462,425 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 231,016 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 129,321 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Northern Africa?
- Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Northern Africa was 14.43 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 18.97 in 2005.
- What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.22 in 2022.
- How does Northern Africa rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
- Northern Africa ranks 19th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Northern 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) (15+). 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.