Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled) was 5.98 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled) in South Sudan, 2006–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) in South Sudan is 5.98 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and up 42.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) in South Sudan peaked at 6.58 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -6.58 % change on previous year, in 2017.
South Sudan ranks 3rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6.07 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 6.04 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 5.22 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 2009 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2010 | 6.23 % change on previous year | +36.0% |
| 2011 | 6.58 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -66.9% |
| 2013 | 4.21 % change on previous year | +92.9% |
| 2014 | -0.7251 % change on previous year | -117.2% |
| 2015 | -1.71 % change on previous year | +136.1% |
| 2016 | -3.1 % change on previous year | +81.3% |
| 2017 | -6.58 % change on previous year | +112.0% |
| 2018 | -0.1851 % change on previous year | -97.2% |
| 2019 | 5.42 % change on previous year | -3027.8% |
| 2020 | -0.7351 % change on previous year | -113.6% |
| 2021 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -812.5% |
| 2022 | 6.15 % change on previous year | +17.4% |
| 2023 | 5.98 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 5.98 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.06 % change on previous year, 2.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 5.98 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.9 % change on previous year, 2.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled) in South Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3027.8% | -0.1851 % change on previous year | 5.42 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | +812.5% | -0.7351 % change on previous year | 5.24 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.48 % change on previous year | 4.58 % change on previous year | 6.07 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.23 % change on previous year | -6.58 % change on previous year | 6.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.16 % change on previous year | -0.7351 % change on previous year | 6.15 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 1 Palestine, State of 11.17 % change on previous year compare
- 2 Sudan 6.26 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Yemen 5.31 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Central African Republic 4.07 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Niger 4.01 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for South Sudan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0087 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 23,841 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 11,542 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 12,299 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 16,235 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 9,132 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6635 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0382 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) in South Sudan?
- Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) in South Sudan was 5.98 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.58 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.58 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does South Sudan rank for total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled)?
- South Sudan ranks 3rd out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled estimates), 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 Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total weekly hours worked of employed persons International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.