LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in South-Eastern Asia

South-Eastern Asia: LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization was 8.25 in 2027. ▼ Falling

Latest (2027)
8.25
Change on year
down 0.3%
Rank
78th
of 87 groups
All-time high
12.55
in 2005
All-time low
8.04
in 2019
Years of data
23
2005–2027

LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in South-Eastern Asia, 2005–2027

0510152005201620272005: 12.62006: 12.32007: 12.32008: 11.92009: 11.62010: 10.92011: 10.32012: 9.92013: 9.82014: 9.52015: 9.52016: 9.52017: 9.22018: 92019: 82020: 11.52021: 12.42022: 9.22023: 8.52024: 8.42025: 8.42026: 8.32027: 8.2

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

South-Eastern Asia recorded 8.25 for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in 2027.

The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in South-Eastern Asia peaked at 12.55 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 8.04, in 2019.

South-Eastern Asia ranks 78th of 87 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.

LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in South-Eastern Asia, year by year

Annual values for LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (ILO modelled estimates) in South-Eastern Asia, 2005 to 2027.
Year Value Change
2005 12.55 —
2006 12.29 -2.1%
2007 12.27 -0.2%
2008 11.94 -2.7%
2009 11.59 -2.9%
2010 10.92 -5.8%
2011 10.34 -5.3%
2012 9.85 -4.7%
2013 9.78 -0.8%
2014 9.49 -2.9%
2015 9.5 +0.1%
2016 9.48 -0.2%
2017 9.24 -2.6%
2018 9.03 -2.3%
2019 8.04 -10.9%
2020 11.47 +42.6%
2021 12.37 +7.9%
2022 9.21 -25.6%
2023 8.46 -8.1%
2024 8.39 -0.8%
2025 8.37 -0.2%
2026 8.27 -1.2%
2027 8.25 -0.3%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in South-Eastern Asia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2020 +42.6% 8.04 11.47
2022 -25.6% 12.37 9.21

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 12.13 11.59 12.55 5
2010s 9.57 8.04 10.92 10
2020s 9.35 8.25 12.37 8

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Frequently asked questions

What is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in South-Eastern Asia?
Lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in South-Eastern Asia was 8.25 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization recorded in South-Eastern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 12.55 in 2005.
What is the lowest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization recorded in South-Eastern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 8.04 in 2019.
How does South-Eastern Asia rank for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization?
South-Eastern Asia ranks 78th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
Is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization rising or falling in South-Eastern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this South-Eastern Asia 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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Indicator
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (ILO modelled estimates)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
87 places, 2,001 data points, 2005–2027
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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.