Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Benin
Benin: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force was 34.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
34.4%
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
94th
of 114 countries
All-time high
35.3%
in 2021
All-time low
4.1%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Benin, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Benin stood at 34.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 310.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Benin peaked at 35.3% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4.1%, in 2011.
Benin ranks 94th of 114 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Benin, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4.1% | — |
| 2014 | 8.4% | +106.1% |
| 2017 | 25.3% | +201.4% |
| 2021 | 35.3% | +39.8% |
| 2024 | 34.4% | -2.5% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 34.4% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 40.9%, 84% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Benin's 34.4% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 39.5%, 87% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.6% | 4.1% | 25.3% | 3 |
| 2020s | 34.9% | 34.4% | 35.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More work & labour data for Benin
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4203 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.395 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4457 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.3247 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.72 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 15,661 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 8,269 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 19,967 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 19,620 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 39,588 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Benin?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Benin was 34.4% 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 Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 35.3% in 2021.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.1% in 2011.
- How does Benin rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Benin ranks 94th out of 114 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 310.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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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