LU3: Combined rate of unemployment and potential labour force in Africa
Africa: LU3: Combined rate of unemployment and potential labour force was 12.39 in 2027. ▬ Flat
LU3: Combined rate of unemployment and potential labour force in Africa, 2004–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Africa recorded 12.39 for lu3: combined rate of unemployment and potential labour force in 2027.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu3: combined rate of unemployment and potential labour force in Africa peaked at 14.27 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 12.16, in 2008.
Africa ranks 23rd of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
LU3: Combined rate of unemployment and potential labour force in Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 13.1 | — |
| 2005 | 12.85 | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 12.46 | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 12.32 | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 12.16 | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 12.28 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 12.51 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 12.74 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 12.74 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 12.36 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 12.52 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 12.8 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 12.89 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 13.01 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 13 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 13.07 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 14.27 | +9.1% |
| 2021 | 13.81 | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 12.9 | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 12.34 | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 12.48 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | 12.49 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 12.44 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 12.39 | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.53 | 12.16 | 13.1 | 6 |
| 2010s | 12.76 | 12.36 | 13.07 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.89 | 12.34 | 14.27 | 8 |
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 lu3: combined rate of unemployment and potential labour force in Africa?
- Lu3: combined rate of unemployment and potential labour force in Africa was 12.39 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu3: combined rate of unemployment and potential labour force recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 14.27 in 2020.
- What is the lowest lu3: combined rate of unemployment and potential labour force recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.16 in 2008.
- How does Africa rank for lu3: combined rate of unemployment and potential labour force?
- Africa ranks 23rd out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is lu3: combined rate of unemployment and potential labour force rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU3: Combined rate of unemployment and potential labour force (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. LU3 represents the share of the extended labour force that are in unemployment or the potential labour force. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.