Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) was 10.5% in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) in Tajikistan, 1992–2009
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment, female (% of female labor force) in Tajikistan is 10.5%, measured in 2009. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of up 261.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, female (% of female labor force) in Tajikistan peaked at 10.5% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 1992.
Tajikistan ranks 43rd of 181 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0.4% | — |
| 1993 | 1.1% | +175.0% |
| 1994 | 1.8% | +63.6% |
| 1995 | 2.1% | +16.7% |
| 1996 | 2.8% | +33.3% |
| 1997 | 2.9% | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 2.6% | -11.5% |
| 2004 | 8.5% | +232.7% |
| 2009 | 10.5% | +22.7% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 10.5% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.2%, 1.7× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 10.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.0%, 1.7× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 6 |
| 2000s | 7.2% | 2.6% | 10.5% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
More work & labour data for Tajikistan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0347 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.055 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.014 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1149 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.66 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,243 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 8,278 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 10,007 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 10,195 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 20,202 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, female (% of female labor force) in Tajikistan?
- Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) in Tajikistan was 10.5% in 2009, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, female (% of female labor force) recorded in Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 10.5% in 2009.
- What is the lowest unemployment, female (% of female labor force) recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 1992.
- How does Tajikistan rank for unemployment, female (% of female labor force)?
- Tajikistan ranks 43rd out of 181 countries with data for 2009.
- Is unemployment, female (% of female labor force) rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 261.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tajikistan data come from?
- The figures come from Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) (national estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.