Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) was 1,132 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Southern Africa, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Southern Africa stood at 1,132.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Southern Africa peaked at 1,282 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 778.99, in 2011.
That places Southern Africa 74th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 919.33 | — |
| 2006 | 920.82 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 931.56 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 952.53 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 971.2 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 835.73 | -13.9% |
| 2011 | 778.99 | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 849.57 | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 899.06 | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 875.45 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 994.28 | +13.6% |
| 2016 | 1,002 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 1,011 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 1,027 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 1,051 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 1,282 | +22.0% |
| 2021 | 1,193 | -7.0% |
| 2022 | 1,052 | -11.8% |
| 2023 | 1,056 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 1,072 | +1.5% |
| 2025 | 1,092 | +1.9% |
| 2026 | 1,112 | +1.8% |
| 2027 | 1,132 | +1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 939.09 | 919.33 | 971.2 | 5 |
| 2010s | 932.28 | 778.99 | 1,051 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,124 | 1,052 | 1,282 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Southern Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 52,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9762 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9822 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1707 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1951 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1816 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 108,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 56,523 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 19,568 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 66,232 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Southern Africa?
- Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Southern Africa was 1,132 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,282 in 2020.
- What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 778.99 in 2011.
- How does Southern Africa rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Southern Africa ranks 74th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Southern 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.