Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Cameroon
Cameroon: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 35.37 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Cameroon, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cameroon is 35.37, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cameroon peaked at 35.37 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 17.77, in 1991.
Cameroon ranks 127th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 17.77 | — |
| 1991 | 17.77 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 17.77 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 17.78 | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 17.8 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 17.83 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 17.87 | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 17.92 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 17.97 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 18.01 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 18.05 | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 18.09 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 18.14 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 18.18 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 18.21 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 18.23 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 18.25 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 18.27 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 19.99 | +9.4% |
| 2009 | 21.82 | +9.2% |
| 2010 | 23.77 | +8.9% |
| 2011 | 24.76 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 25.78 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 26.83 | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 27.9 | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 28.85 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 29.77 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 30.69 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 31.61 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 32.55 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 34.08 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 34.69 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 34.42 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 34.45 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 34.47 | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 34.83 | +1.0% |
| 2026 | 35.13 | +0.9% |
| 2027 | 35.37 | +0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.85 | 17.77 | 18.01 | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.72 | 18.05 | 21.82 | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.25 | 23.77 | 32.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.68 | 34.08 | 35.37 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More gender data for Cameroon
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 13,337 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.53 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 465,137 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 475,018 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 453,098 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 461,925 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 443,236 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 452,058 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 436,011 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 444,018 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cameroon?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cameroon was 35.37 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 35.37 in 2027.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.77 in 1991.
- How does Cameroon rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Cameroon ranks 127th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity 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. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.