Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) was 57.25 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Lesotho, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Lesotho stood at 57.25. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 156.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Lesotho peaked at 57.25 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 21.58, in 2019.
Lesotho ranks 119th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 25.52 | — |
| 2006 | 25.2 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 24.98 | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 24.79 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 24.8 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 24.62 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 24.5 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 24.15 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 24.13 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 23.67 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 23.22 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 22.64 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 22.28 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 21.93 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 21.58 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 24.88 | +15.3% |
| 2021 | 36.44 | +46.5% |
| 2022 | 42.13 | +15.6% |
| 2023 | 48.92 | +16.1% |
| 2024 | 56.42 | +15.3% |
| 2025 | 56.42 | +0.0% |
| 2026 | 56.73 | +0.5% |
| 2027 | 57.25 | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.06 | 24.79 | 25.52 | 5 |
| 2010s | 23.27 | 21.58 | 24.62 | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.4 | 24.88 | 57.25 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Lesotho
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1902 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1964 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1849 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.293 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.37 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1,485 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,719 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,674 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1,586 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3,259 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Lesotho?
- Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Lesotho was 57.25 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 57.25 in 2027.
- What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.58 in 2019.
- How does Lesotho rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Lesotho ranks 119th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 156.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.