Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Chad
Chad: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force was 10.9% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
10.9%
Change on year
up 8.9%
World rank
113th
of 114 countries
All-time high
15.7%
in 2017
All-time low
2.7%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Chad, 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 Chad stood at 10.9%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.9% on the previous year and up 50.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Chad peaked at 15.7% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2.7%, in 2011.
Chad ranks 113th of 114 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Chad, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2.7% | — |
| 2014 | 7.2% | +170.9% |
| 2017 | 15.7% | +116.5% |
| 2021 | 10.0% | -36.1% |
| 2024 | 10.9% | +8.9% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 10.9% is below the median for low income countries, which is 33.7%, 32% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Chad's 10.9% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 39.5%, 28% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.5% | 2.7% | 15.7% | 3 |
| 2020s | 10.5% | 10.0% | 10.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More work & labour data for Chad
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4609 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.4337 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4879 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8392 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.72 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 13,220 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 20,416 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 35,138 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 34,409 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 69,547 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Chad?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Chad was 10.9% 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 Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 15.7% in 2017.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.7% in 2011.
- How does Chad rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Chad ranks 113th 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 Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Chad 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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