Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) was 30,619 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Eastern Africa, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Africa stood at 30,619. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 30.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Africa peaked at 30,619 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 11,838, in 2005.
Eastern Africa ranks 18th of 87 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11,838 | — |
| 2006 | 12,597 | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 13,565 | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 14,578 | +7.5% |
| 2009 | 15,724 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 16,973 | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 18,231 | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 19,306 | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 20,947 | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 21,560 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 22,211 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 22,874 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 23,491 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 23,867 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 24,074 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 25,818 | +7.2% |
| 2021 | 26,221 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 26,277 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 27,174 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 28,029 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | 28,886 | +3.1% |
| 2026 | 29,746 | +3.0% |
| 2027 | 30,619 | +2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,660 | 11,838 | 15,724 | 5 |
| 2010s | 21,353 | 16,973 | 24,074 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,846 | 25,818 | 30,619 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
- 15 France 2,375 compare
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- 19 Iran, Islamic Republic of 1,824 compare
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More work & labour data for Eastern Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 682,632 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4373 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.4374 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4375 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5671 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.24 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 699,973 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 418,217 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 469,912 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1.38 million 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Africa?
- Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Africa was 30,619 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 30,619 in 2027.
- What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,838 in 2005.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Eastern Africa ranks 18th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. Persons in time-related underemployment comprise all persons in employment, who satisfy the following three criteria during the reference period: a) are willing to work additional hours; b) are available to work additional hours i.e., are ready, within a specified subsequent period, to work additional hours, given opportunities for additional work; and c) worked less than a threshold relating to working time i.e., persons whose hours actually worked in all jobs during the reference period were below a threshold, to be chosen according to national circumstances. For details, refer to the Resolution concerning the measurement of underemployment and inadequate employment situations. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.