Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Western Africa
Western Africa: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual was 3.02 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Western Africa, 2006–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2027, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Western Africa stood at 3.02 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 16.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Western Africa peaked at 7.35 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -1.69 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Western Africa ranks 4th 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 Western Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 2.98 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 2008 | 3.06 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 3.51 % change on previous year | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 2013 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 2014 | 3.23 % change on previous year | +45.7% |
| 2015 | 3.88 % change on previous year | +20.3% |
| 2016 | 4.24 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 3.62 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 2018 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -37.9% |
| 2019 | 2.4 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 7.35 % change on previous year | +205.9% |
| 2021 | -1.69 % change on previous year | -122.9% |
| 2022 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -202.7% |
| 2023 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -158.3% |
| 2024 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -393.0% |
| 2025 | 3.05 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2026 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.01 % change on previous year | 2.67 % change on previous year | 3.32 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 3.17 % change on previous year | 2.21 % change on previous year | 4.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.31 % change on previous year | -1.69 % change on previous year | 7.35 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 1 Ukraine 116.39 % change on previous year compare
- 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
More work & labour data for Western Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 532,234 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2192 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1926 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.245 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6577 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.78 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 516,634 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 293,084 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 537,547 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1.07 million 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Western Africa?
- Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Western Africa was 3.02 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7.35 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.69 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Western Africa rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual?
- Western Africa ranks 4th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western 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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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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About this data
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.