Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Liberia
Liberia: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) was 6.2% in 2017. ▼ Falling
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Liberia, 2007–2017
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
Liberia recorded 6.2% for unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in 2017.
The figure is up 64.1% on the previous year and down 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Liberia peaked at 6.8% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.2%, in 2010.
That places Liberia 67th out of 181 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6.8% | — |
| 2010 | 2.2% | -67.2% |
| 2014 | 2.4% | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 3.8% | +60.8% |
| 2017 | 6.2% | +64.1% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 6.2% is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.4%, 1.2× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 6.2% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.4%, 1.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.7% | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 64 Sao Tome and Principe 6.6% compare
- 65 Denmark 6.4% compare
- 66 Iran, Islamic Republic of 6.2% compare
- 68 Luxembourg 6.2% compare
- 68 Romania 6.2% compare
- 70 Burkina Faso 6.1% compare
More work & labour data for Liberia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1439 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1155 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1716 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.202 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,689 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 3,115 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 6,410 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 6,256 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 12,665 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Liberia?
- Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Liberia was 6.2% in 2017, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, male (% of male labor force) recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.8% in 2007.
- What is the lowest unemployment, male (% of male labor force) recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.2% in 2010.
- How does Liberia rank for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
- Liberia ranks 67th out of 181 countries with data for 2017.
- Is unemployment, male (% of male labor force) rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, male (% of male 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.