Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual was 2.93 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2027)
2.93 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 1.5%
Rank
7th
of 87 groups
All-time high
8.5 % change on previous year
in 2013
All-time low
0.2147 % change on previous year
in 2022
Years of data
22
2006–2027

Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Eastern Africa, 2006–2027

024682006201620272006: 6.4 % change on previous year2007: 7.7 % change on previous year2008: 7.5 % change on previous year2009: 7.9 % change on previous year2010: 7.9 % change on previous year2011: 7.4 % change on previous year2012: 5.9 % change on previous year2013: 8.5 % change on previous year2014: 2.9 % change on previous year2015: 3 % change on previous year2016: 3 % change on previous year2017: 2.7 % change on previous year2018: 1.6 % change on previous year2019: 0.868 % change on previous year2020: 7.2 % change on previous year2021: 1.6 % change on previous year2022: 0.215 % change on previous year2023: 3.4 % change on previous year2024: 3.1 % change on previous year2025: 3.1 % change on previous year2026: 3 % change on previous year2027: 2.9 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2027, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Eastern Africa stood at 2.93 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 8.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Eastern Africa peaked at 8.5 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.2147 % change on previous year, in 2022.

That places Eastern Africa 7th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it 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 Eastern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Eastern Africa, 2006 to 2027.
Year % change on previous year Change
2006 6.41 % change on previous year
2007 7.69 % change on previous year +20.0%
2008 7.47 % change on previous year -2.9%
2009 7.86 % change on previous year +5.3%
2010 7.94 % change on previous year +1.0%
2011 7.41 % change on previous year -6.7%
2012 5.9 % change on previous year -20.4%
2013 8.5 % change on previous year +44.2%
2014 2.93 % change on previous year -65.6%
2015 3.02 % change on previous year +3.3%
2016 2.98 % change on previous year -1.2%
2017 2.7 % change on previous year -9.6%
2018 1.6 % change on previous year -40.7%
2019 0.8682 % change on previous year -45.7%
2020 7.25 % change on previous year +734.7%
2021 1.56 % change on previous year -78.5%
2022 0.2147 % change on previous year -86.2%
2023 3.41 % change on previous year +1488.8%
2024 3.15 % change on previous year -7.7%
2025 3.06 % change on previous year -2.9%
2026 2.98 % change on previous year -2.5%
2027 2.93 % change on previous year -1.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.36 % change on previous year 6.41 % change on previous year 7.86 % change on previous year 4
2010s 4.38 % change on previous year 0.8682 % change on previous year 8.5 % change on previous year 10
2020s 3.07 % change on previous year 0.2147 % change on previous year 7.25 % change on previous year 8

Countries ranked near Eastern Africa

  1. 4 Timor-Leste 7.67 % change on previous year compare
  2. 5 South Sudan 5.09 % change on previous year compare
  3. 6 Senegal 4.48 % change on previous year compare
  4. 7 Zimbabwe 4.43 % change on previous year compare
  5. 8 Niger 4.1 % change on previous year compare
  6. 9 Central African Republic 4.06 % change on previous year compare
  7. 10 Angola 4.05 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Eastern Africa?
Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Eastern Africa was 2.93 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual recorded in Eastern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 8.5 % change on previous year in 2013.
What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual recorded in Eastern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2147 % change on previous year in 2022.
How does Eastern Africa rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual?
Eastern Africa ranks 7th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Africa 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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Indicator
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
276 places, 6,047 data points, 2006–2027
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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.