Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Central Africa
Central Africa: Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 6.85 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Central Africa, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Africa is 6.85, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Africa peaked at 7.91 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 6.16, in 2005.
That places Central Africa 24th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Central Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7.06 | — |
| 1992 | 7.15 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 7.29 | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 7.2 | -1.2% |
| 1995 | 6.99 | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 6.73 | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 6.73 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 6.77 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 6.83 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 6.85 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 6.87 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 6.66 | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 6.48 | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 6.29 | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 6.16 | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 6.17 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 6.23 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 6.47 | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 6.75 | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 7 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 7.16 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 7.2 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 7.19 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 7.14 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 7.19 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 7.28 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 7.37 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 7.39 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 7.36 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 7.91 | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 7.77 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 6.87 | -11.6% |
| 2023 | 6.78 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 6.74 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 6.76 | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 6.81 | +0.7% |
| 2027 | 6.85 | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.97 | 6.73 | 7.29 | 9 |
| 2000s | 6.49 | 6.16 | 6.87 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.23 | 7 | 7.39 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.06 | 6.74 | 7.91 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Central Africa
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 85,243 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 65.7 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 44,502 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 10,590 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.93 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 3,491 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 61.2 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 3.66 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 3.2 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment 74,671 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Africa?
- Unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Africa was 6.85 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7.91 in 2020.
- What is the lowest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.16 in 2005.
- How does Central Africa rank for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Central Africa ranks 24th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Central Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The unemployment rate conveys the number of persons who are unemployed as a percent of the labour force (i.e., the employed plus the unemployed). The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.