LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Africa
Africa: LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization was 145,600 in 2027. ▲ Rising
LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Africa, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Africa stood at 145,600. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Africa peaked at 145,600 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 80,309, in 2005.
That places Africa 10th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 80,309 | — |
| 2006 | 81,056 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 83,182 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 85,112 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 88,528 | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 92,695 | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 97,243 | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 100,047 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 102,028 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 105,089 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 109,469 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 112,767 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 115,935 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 118,321 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 121,119 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 132,551 | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 131,851 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 129,529 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 129,642 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 134,500 | +3.7% |
| 2025 | 138,474 | +3.0% |
| 2026 | 141,972 | +2.5% |
| 2027 | 145,600 | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 83,637 | 80,309 | 88,528 | 5 |
| 2010s | 107,471 | 92,695 | 121,119 | 10 |
| 2020s | 135,515 | 129,529 | 145,600 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Africa
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 lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Africa?
- Lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Africa was 145,600 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 145,600 in 2027.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 80,309 in 2005.
- How does Africa rank for lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization?
- Africa ranks 10th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. LU4 represents the share of the extended labour force that are in unemployment, time-related underemployment or the potential labour force. For more information, refer to the Labour Force Statistics (LFS and STLFS) database description.