LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Southern Asia
Southern Asia: LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization was 10.08 in 2027. ▼ Falling
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Southern Asia, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Southern Asia recorded 10.08 for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Southern Asia peaked at 14.86 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 10.01, in 2024.
Southern Asia ranks 65th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization in Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14.86 | — |
| 2006 | 14.6 | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 14.39 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 14.41 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 14.58 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 14.29 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 14.03 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 14.37 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 13.92 | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 13.64 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 13.76 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 13.64 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 13.81 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 13.44 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 12.35 | -8.1% |
| 2020 | 13.88 | +12.5% |
| 2021 | 12.53 | -9.7% |
| 2022 | 10.84 | -13.5% |
| 2023 | 10.09 | -6.9% |
| 2024 | 10.01 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 10.05 | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 10.07 | +0.2% |
| 2027 | 10.08 | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.57 | 14.39 | 14.86 | 5 |
| 2010s | 13.72 | 12.35 | 14.37 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.94 | 10.01 | 13.88 | 8 |
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 rate of labour underutilization in Southern Asia?
- Lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization in Southern Asia was 10.08 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization recorded in Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.86 in 2005.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization recorded in Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.01 in 2024.
- How does Southern Asia rank for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization?
- Southern Asia ranks 65th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization rising or falling in Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.0%. 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 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.