Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Botswana
Botswana: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 1.17 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Botswana, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Botswana is 1.17 % change on previous year, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 9.2% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Botswana peaked at 10.13 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -8.66 % change on previous year, in 2023.
That places Botswana 130th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 4.34 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 4.52 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 4.82 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 5 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 4.93 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 4.88 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1999 | 5.38 % change on previous year | +19.7% |
| 2000 | 5.33 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -50.4% |
| 2002 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 2005 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 0.0156 % change on previous year | -99.2% |
| 2008 | 0.0408 % change on previous year | +161.8% |
| 2009 | 0.0537 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 2010 | 10.13 % change on previous year | +18777.6% |
| 2011 | 0.2638 % change on previous year | -97.4% |
| 2012 | -0.0628 % change on previous year | -123.8% |
| 2013 | 0.1393 % change on previous year | -321.7% |
| 2014 | 0.505 % change on previous year | +262.5% |
| 2015 | 0.8022 % change on previous year | +58.8% |
| 2016 | 0.9582 % change on previous year | +19.4% |
| 2017 | 0.9849 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 0.9701 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 0.9516 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 8.15 % change on previous year | +756.3% |
| 2021 | -5.16 % change on previous year | -163.4% |
| 2022 | 0.0734 % change on previous year | -101.4% |
| 2023 | -8.66 % change on previous year | -11891.1% |
| 2024 | 0.9354 % change on previous year | -110.8% |
| 2025 | 1.14 % change on previous year | +22.4% |
| 2026 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2027 | 1.17 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.74 % change on previous year | 4.27 % change on previous year | 5.38 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.87 % change on previous year | 0.0156 % change on previous year | 5.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.56 % change on previous year | -0.0628 % change on previous year | 10.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.1607 % change on previous year | -8.66 % change on previous year | 8.15 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 127 Indonesia 1.21 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Sweden 1.18 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Timor-Leste 1.18 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Austria 1.16 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Slovakia 1.13 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Belgium 1.12 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Botswana
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.146 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1401 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1516 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9387 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.07 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 2,871 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 550.66 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,969 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1,868 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3,837 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Botswana?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Botswana was 1.17 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 10.13 % change on previous year in 2010.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.66 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Botswana rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+)?
- Botswana ranks 130th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.