LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization was 44.74 in 2027. ▲ Rising
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Southern Africa, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Southern Africa is 44.74, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Southern Africa peaked at 47.34 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 33.23, in 2007.
Southern Africa ranks 1st of 87 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 33.7 | — |
| 2006 | 33.36 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 33.23 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 33.33 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 35.73 | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 37.8 | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 37.65 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 37.71 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 37.55 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 37.4 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 37.41 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 38.67 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 38.94 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 39.46 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 40.76 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 44.82 | +10.0% |
| 2021 | 47.34 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 45.59 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 43.49 | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 43.79 | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 44.51 | +1.7% |
| 2026 | 44.62 | +0.2% |
| 2027 | 44.74 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.87 | 33.23 | 35.73 | 5 |
| 2010s | 38.33 | 37.4 | 40.76 | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.86 | 43.49 | 47.34 | 8 |
More work & labour data for Southern Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 52,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1816 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1951 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1707 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9822 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9762 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 66,232 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 108,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 56,523 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 19,568 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Southern Africa?
- Lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Southern Africa was 44.74 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization recorded in Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 47.34 in 2021.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.23 in 2007.
- How does Southern Africa rank for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization?
- Southern Africa ranks 1st out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Southern 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.