Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Africa: Low income
Africa: Low income: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual was 2.97 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Africa: Low income, 2006–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2027, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Africa: Low income stood at 2.97 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Africa: Low income peaked at 7.87 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -2.69 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Africa: Low income ranks 5th of 87 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Africa: Low income, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 6.2 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 6.17 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 6.24 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 6.79 % change on previous year | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 6.88 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 5.18 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 2013 | 7.87 % change on previous year | +51.8% |
| 2014 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -68.5% |
| 2015 | 3 % change on previous year | +21.2% |
| 2016 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 2.99 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 2019 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 2020 | 6.84 % change on previous year | +359.0% |
| 2021 | -2.69 % change on previous year | -139.4% |
| 2022 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -173.1% |
| 2023 | 3.94 % change on previous year | +100.1% |
| 2024 | 3.58 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 2025 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 2026 | 3 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2027 | 2.97 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.19 % change on previous year | 6.14 % change on previous year | 6.24 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 4.12 % change on previous year | 1.49 % change on previous year | 7.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.84 % change on previous year | -2.69 % change on previous year | 6.84 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Africa: Low income
- 2 Egypt 18.5 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Singapore 17.87 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Timor-Leste 7.67 % change on previous year compare
- 5 South Sudan 5.09 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Senegal 4.48 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Zimbabwe 4.43 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Niger 4.1 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Africa: Low income
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 261,934 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 132,381 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 66.43 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 6,521 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 3.3 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 63.48 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 2,148 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 3.19 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment 234,564 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 234,564 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Africa: Low income?
- Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Africa: Low income was 2.97 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual recorded in Africa: Low income?
- The highest recorded value was 7.87 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual recorded in Africa: Low income?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.69 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Africa: Low income rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual?
- Africa: Low income ranks 5th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual rising or falling in Africa: Low income?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa: Low income data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.