Potential labour force rate in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Potential labour force rate was 9.55 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Potential labour force rate in Northern Africa, 2004–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, potential labour force rate in Northern Africa stood at 9.55.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potential labour force rate in Northern Africa peaked at 11.07 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 8.98, in 2010.
Northern Africa ranks 10th of 87 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
Potential labour force rate in Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 11.07 | — |
| 2005 | 10.64 | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 9.88 | -7.1% |
| 2007 | 9.78 | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 9.36 | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 9.02 | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 8.98 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 9.63 | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 9.84 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 9.74 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 9.87 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 10.13 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 9.87 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 10.11 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 9.9 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 9.68 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 10.44 | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 10.14 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 9.51 | -6.3% |
| 2023 | 9.39 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 9.69 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | 9.66 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 9.61 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 9.55 | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.96 | 9.02 | 11.07 | 6 |
| 2010s | 9.78 | 8.98 | 10.13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.75 | 9.39 | 10.44 | 8 |
More work & labour data for Northern Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 231,409 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0489 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3437 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0524 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 462,425 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 230,584 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 129,321 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 231,016 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potential labour force rate in Northern Africa?
- Potential labour force rate in Northern Africa was 9.55 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest potential labour force rate recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 11.07 in 2004.
- What is the lowest potential labour force rate recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.98 in 2010.
- How does Northern Africa rank for potential labour force rate?
- Northern Africa ranks 10th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is potential labour force rate rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Northern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Potential labour force rate (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 rate is the potential labour force as a percent of the extended labour force. The potential labour force refers to persons not in employment who express an interest in this form of work but for whom existing conditions limit their active job search and/or their availability. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.