LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Africa
Africa: LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization was 20.95 in 2027. ▲ Rising
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Africa, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Africa recorded 20.95 for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Africa peaked at 23.5 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 20.03, in 2008.
Africa ranks 17th of 87 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 20.37 | — |
| 2006 | 20.05 | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 20.04 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 20.03 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 20.32 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 20.71 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 21.14 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 21.31 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 21.1 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 21.29 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 21.65 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 21.77 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 21.96 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 21.88 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 21.85 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 23.5 | +7.6% |
| 2021 | 22.72 | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 21.56 | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 20.88 | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 21.02 | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 21.04 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 20.99 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 20.95 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.16 | 20.03 | 20.37 | 5 |
| 2010s | 21.46 | 20.71 | 21.96 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.58 | 20.88 | 23.5 | 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 lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Africa?
- Lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Africa was 20.95 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 23.5 in 2020.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.03 in 2008.
- How does Africa rank for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization?
- Africa ranks 17th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. 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 rate of labour underutilization (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. 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 ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.