LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Southern Asia
Southern Asia: LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization was 88,568 in 2027. ▼ Falling
LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Southern Asia, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Southern Asia is 88,568, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and down 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Southern Asia peaked at 104,587 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 82,602, in 2023.
That places Southern Asia 17th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 94,415 | — |
| 2006 | 93,545 | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 92,967 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 93,861 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 95,912 | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 94,840 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 93,887 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 97,281 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 95,554 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 94,840 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 97,355 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 97,937 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 100,997 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 99,472 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 92,574 | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 104,587 | +13.0% |
| 2021 | 97,110 | -7.1% |
| 2022 | 86,249 | -11.2% |
| 2023 | 82,602 | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 83,947 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 85,641 | +2.0% |
| 2026 | 87,156 | +1.8% |
| 2027 | 88,568 | +1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 94,140 | 92,967 | 95,912 | 5 |
| 2010s | 96,474 | 92,574 | 100,997 | 10 |
| 2020s | 89,483 | 82,602 | 104,587 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Southern Asia
More work & labour data for Southern Asia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1.25 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3247 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.3261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.3226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.48 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1.28 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 2.49 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1.24 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1.10 million 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Southern Asia?
- Lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Southern Asia was 88,568 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization recorded in Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 104,587 in 2020.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization recorded in Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 82,602 in 2023.
- How does Southern Asia rank for lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization?
- Southern Asia ranks 17th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization rising or falling in Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Southern Asia 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.