Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Africa
Africa: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force was 41.4% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Africa, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
Africa recorded 41.4% for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in 2024. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 26.5% on the previous year and up 92.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Africa peaked at 41.4% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 12.3%, in 2011.
That places Africa 32nd out of 37 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Africa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 12.3% | — |
| 2014 | 21.5% | +74.8% |
| 2017 | 29.8% | +38.5% |
| 2021 | 32.7% | +9.8% |
| 2024 | 41.4% | +26.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 21.2% | 12.3% | 29.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 37.0% | 32.7% | 41.4% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.3781 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1.93 million 1000 No (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3.81 million 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Africa?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Africa was 41.4% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 41.4% in 2024.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.3% in 2011.
- How does Africa rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Africa ranks 32nd out of 37 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider (% of adults aged 15 years and older). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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