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

Ghana: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual was 1.71 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2027)
1.71 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 10.9%
World rank
71st
of 188 countries
All-time high
26.22 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-13.26 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
22
2006–2027

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

-1001020302006201620272006: 16.7 % change on previous year2007: 26.2 % change on previous year2008: 23.8 % change on previous year2009: 19.7 % change on previous year2010: 18.1 % change on previous year2011: 15.8 % change on previous year2012: 11.6 % change on previous year2013: 8.7 % change on previous year2014: 13.9 % change on previous year2015: 16.9 % change on previous year2016: 21.7 % change on previous year2017: 8.5 % change on previous year2018: -5 % change on previous year2019: -5 % change on previous year2020: 5.7 % change on previous year2021: -13.3 % change on previous year2022: -6 % change on previous year2023: 2.2 % change on previous year2024: 2.4 % change on previous year2025: 1.3 % change on previous year2026: 1.5 % change on previous year2027: 1.7 % 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 Ghana stood at 1.71 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 10.9% on the previous year and down 79.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Ghana peaked at 26.22 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -13.26 % change on previous year, in 2021.

That places Ghana 71st out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 Ghana, year by year

Annual values for Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Ghana, 2006 to 2027.
Year % change on previous year Change
2006 16.72 % change on previous year
2007 26.22 % change on previous year +56.8%
2008 23.83 % change on previous year -9.1%
2009 19.69 % change on previous year -17.4%
2010 18.06 % change on previous year -8.3%
2011 15.83 % change on previous year -12.3%
2012 11.57 % change on previous year -26.9%
2013 8.74 % change on previous year -24.5%
2014 13.92 % change on previous year +59.3%
2015 16.93 % change on previous year +21.7%
2016 21.7 % change on previous year +28.2%
2017 8.54 % change on previous year -60.6%
2018 -4.97 % change on previous year -158.2%
2019 -5 % change on previous year +0.5%
2020 5.71 % change on previous year -214.2%
2021 -13.26 % change on previous year -332.2%
2022 -5.99 % change on previous year -54.8%
2023 2.17 % change on previous year -136.2%
2024 2.39 % change on previous year +10.4%
2025 1.34 % change on previous year -43.8%
2026 1.54 % change on previous year +14.9%
2027 1.71 % change on previous year +10.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 21.62 % change on previous year 16.72 % change on previous year 26.22 % change on previous year 4
2010s 10.53 % change on previous year -5 % change on previous year 21.7 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.547 % change on previous year -13.26 % change on previous year 5.71 % change on previous year 8

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 68 Equatorial Guinea 1.82 % change on previous year compare
  2. 69 Cape Verde 1.72 % change on previous year compare
  3. 70 South Africa 1.72 % change on previous year compare
  4. 72 Philippines 1.7 % change on previous year compare
  5. 73 India 1.68 % change on previous year compare
  6. 74 Chile 1.68 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Ghana?
Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Ghana was 1.71 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 26.22 % change on previous year in 2007.
What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was -13.26 % change on previous year in 2021.
How does Ghana rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual?
Ghana ranks 71st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is down 79.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana 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.