Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled) in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled) was 1.2 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2027)
1.2 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 5.7%
Rank
35th
of 87 groups
All-time high
7.03 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-12.16 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
22
2006–2027

Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled) in Southern Africa, 2006–2027

-10-5052006201620272006: 1.5 % change on previous year2007: 1.6 % change on previous year2008: -1.8 % change on previous year2009: -3.9 % change on previous year2010: -3.3 % change on previous year2011: 2.3 % change on previous year2012: 1.2 % change on previous year2013: 2.6 % change on previous year2014: 2.4 % change on previous year2015: 4.2 % change on previous year2016: -0.634 % change on previous year2017: 0.412 % change on previous year2018: 1.5 % change on previous year2019: 0.904 % change on previous year2020: -12.2 % change on previous year2021: 2.1 % change on previous year2022: 7 % change on previous year2023: 5.9 % change on previous year2024: 2 % change on previous year2025: -0.244 % change on previous year2026: 1.3 % change on previous year2027: 1.2 % change on previous year

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 Southern Africa is 1.2 % change on previous year, measured in 2027.

That represents a change of down 5.7% on the previous year and up 191.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) in Southern Africa peaked at 7.03 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -12.16 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Southern Africa ranks 35th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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 Southern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Southern Africa, 2006 to 2027.
Year % change on previous year Change
2006 1.46 % change on previous year
2007 1.63 % change on previous year +11.9%
2008 -1.78 % change on previous year -209.3%
2009 -3.86 % change on previous year +116.9%
2010 -3.29 % change on previous year -14.7%
2011 2.27 % change on previous year -168.8%
2012 1.16 % change on previous year -49.0%
2013 2.63 % change on previous year +127.2%
2014 2.4 % change on previous year -8.7%
2015 4.24 % change on previous year +77.0%
2016 -0.6345 % change on previous year -115.0%
2017 0.4123 % change on previous year -165.0%
2018 1.49 % change on previous year +262.2%
2019 0.9042 % change on previous year -39.4%
2020 -12.16 % change on previous year -1444.6%
2021 2.15 % change on previous year -117.7%
2022 7.03 % change on previous year +227.1%
2023 5.91 % change on previous year -15.9%
2024 2 % change on previous year -66.2%
2025 -0.2437 % change on previous year -112.2%
2026 1.27 % change on previous year -622.3%
2027 1.2 % change on previous year -5.7%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled) in Southern Africa 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.

YearChange FromTo
2020 -1444.6% 0.9042 % change on previous year -12.16 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -0.6388 % change on previous year -3.86 % change on previous year 1.63 % change on previous year 4
2010s 1.16 % change on previous year -3.29 % change on previous year 4.24 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.8944 % change on previous year -12.16 % change on previous year 7.03 % change on previous year 8

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 32 Eritrea 2.87 % change on previous year compare
  2. 33 Madagascar 2.82 % change on previous year compare
  3. 34 Chad 2.78 % change on previous year compare
  4. 35 Nigeria 2.77 % change on previous year compare
  5. 36 Rwanda 2.72 % change on previous year compare
  6. 37 Comoros 2.7 % change on previous year compare
  7. 38 Cameroon 2.68 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) in Southern Africa?
Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) in Southern Africa was 1.2 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 7.03 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -12.16 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Southern Africa rank for total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled)?
Southern Africa ranks 35th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
Is total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 191.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Africa 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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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.

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Indicator
Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
276 places, 6,048 data points, 2006–2027
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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.