Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an was 40.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
40.6%
Change on year
up 44.1%
World rank
84th
of 113 countries
All-time high
40.6%
in 2024
All-time low
6.1%
in 2014
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Burkina Faso, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Burkina Faso stood at 40.6%. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of up 44.1% on the previous year and up 569.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Burkina Faso peaked at 40.6% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.1%, in 2014.
Burkina Faso ranks 84th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7.3% | — |
| 2014 | 6.1% | -16.7% |
| 2017 | 29.9% | +393.3% |
| 2021 | 28.2% | -5.8% |
| 2024 | 40.6% | +44.1% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 40.6% is above the median for low income countries, which is 33.7%, 1.2× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 40.6% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 39.5%, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14.4% | 6.1% | 29.9% | 3 |
| 2020s | 34.4% | 28.2% | 40.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.016 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 21,530 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 25,421 1000 No (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 49,854 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Burkina Faso?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Burkina Faso was 40.6% 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 Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 40.6% in 2024.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.1% in 2014.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Burkina Faso ranks 84th out of 113 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 569.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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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