Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Namibia
Namibia: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) was 21.1% in 2018. ▬ Flat
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Namibia, 1991–2018
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
Namibia recorded 21.1% for unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in 2018.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and down 35.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Namibia peaked at 32.5% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 14.7%, in 2012.
Namibia ranks 5th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 19.6% | — |
| 1994 | 17.9% | -8.5% |
| 1997 | 18.2% | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 19.1% | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 26.8% | +40.5% |
| 2004 | 19.3% | -28.0% |
| 2008 | 32.5% | +68.4% |
| 2010 | 20.3% | -37.5% |
| 2012 | 14.7% | -27.9% |
| 2013 | 17.3% | +18.3% |
| 2014 | 16.7% | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 21.8% | +30.3% |
| 2018 | 21.1% | -3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.6% | 17.9% | 19.6% | 3 |
| 2000s | 24.5% | 19.1% | 32.5% | 4 |
| 2010s | 18.7% | 14.7% | 21.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 2 South Africa 30.4% compare
- 3 Palestine, State of 28.5% compare
- 4 Botswana 22.5% compare
- 6 French Polynesia 21.1% compare
- 7 Curaçao 17.6% compare
- 8 Lesotho 16.2% compare
More work & labour data for Namibia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0916 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0906 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0929 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3746 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.88 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 3,116 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,223 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,070 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,828 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,898 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Namibia?
- Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Namibia was 21.1% in 2018, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, male (% of male labor force) recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 32.5% in 2008.
- What is the lowest unemployment, male (% of male labor force) recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.7% in 2012.
- How does Namibia rank for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
- Namibia ranks 5th out of 181 countries with data for 2018.
- Is unemployment, male (% of male labor force) rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Namibia 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.