Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Uganda
Uganda: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an was 45.6% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
45.6%
Change on year
down 7.2%
World rank
74th
of 113 countries
All-time high
49.1%
in 2021
All-time low
3.6%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Uganda, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Uganda is 45.6%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 7.2% on the previous year and up 67.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Uganda peaked at 49.1% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.6%, in 2011.
That places Uganda 74th out of 113 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3.6% | — |
| 2014 | 27.3% | +666.7% |
| 2017 | 44.2% | +62.0% |
| 2021 | 49.1% | +11.2% |
| 2024 | 45.6% | -7.2% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 45.6% is above the median for low income countries, which is 33.7%, 1.4× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 45.6% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 39.5%, 1.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.0% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 3 |
| 2020s | 47.3% | 45.6% | 49.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 71 Botswana 47.5% compare
- 72 Indonesia 46.3% compare
- 73 Dominican Republic 46.3% compare
- 75 United Republic of Tanzania 45.2% compare
- 76 Congo 45.1% compare
- 77 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 44.3% compare
More work & labour data for Uganda
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0408 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0266 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.77 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 46,664 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 59,035 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 60,822 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 60,013 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 120,835 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Uganda?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Uganda was 45.6% 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 49.1% in 2021.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6% in 2011.
- How does Uganda rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Uganda ranks 74th 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 Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uganda 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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