Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Central Africa
Central Africa: Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers was 10,306 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Central Africa, 2004–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Central Africa stood at 10,306. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 49.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Central Africa peaked at 10,306 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 4,316, in 2004.
Central Africa ranks 46th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Central Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4,316 | — |
| 2005 | 4,385 | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 4,512 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 4,636 | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 4,809 | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 5,041 | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 5,215 | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 5,424 | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 5,546 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 5,686 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 5,786 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 6,098 | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 6,506 | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 6,878 | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 7,291 | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 7,713 | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 8,651 | +12.2% |
| 2021 | 8,525 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 8,862 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 9,098 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 9,340 | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 9,650 | +3.3% |
| 2026 | 9,971 | +3.3% |
| 2027 | 10,306 | +3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,616 | 4,316 | 5,041 | 6 |
| 2010s | 6,214 | 5,215 | 7,713 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,300 | 8,525 | 10,306 | 8 |
More work & labour data for Central Africa
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 85,243 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 65.7 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 44,502 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 3.2 % change on previous year (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 3.66 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) 65.7 (2027)
- NEET: Youth not in employment, education or training 13,163 (2027)
- NEET rate: Share of youth not in employment, education or training 28.89 (2027)
- Employment 74,671 (2025)
- Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers rate 10.79 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Central Africa?
- Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers in Central Africa was 10,306 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers recorded in Central Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 10,306 in 2027.
- What is the lowest potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers recorded in Central Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,316 in 2004.
- How does Central Africa rank for potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers?
- Central Africa ranks 46th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers rising or falling in Central Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers (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. The potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers includes those who have been recently searching for a job but are not available to work within a short reference period, those who have not searched recently for a job, but they are available to work within a short reference period, and finally those who do not fall in neither of the previous categories but that wanted employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.