LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in South Sudan
South Sudan: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 19.96 in 2023. ▲ Rising
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in South Sudan, 2005–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2023, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in South Sudan stood at 19.96.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in South Sudan peaked at 22.12 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 19.82, in 2008.
That places South Sudan 28th out of 188 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 19.93 | — |
| 2006 | 19.86 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 19.83 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 19.82 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 20 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 20.07 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 20.23 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 20.42 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 20.24 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 20.13 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 20.07 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 20.45 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 20.62 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 20.45 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 20.24 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 22.12 | +9.3% |
| 2021 | 21.78 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 20.11 | -7.7% |
| 2023 | 19.96 | -0.7% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 19.96 is above the median for low income countries, which is 11.58, 1.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 19.96 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.61, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.89 | 19.82 | 20 | 5 |
| 2010s | 20.29 | 20.07 | 20.62 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.99 | 19.96 | 22.12 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More work & labour data for South Sudan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0087 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 23,841 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 11,542 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 12,299 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 16,235 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 9,132 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6635 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0382 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in South Sudan?
- Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in South Sudan was 19.96 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 22.12 in 2020.
- What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.82 in 2008.
- How does South Sudan rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
- South Sudan ranks 28th out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
- Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.