Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Central Africa
Central Africa: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 34.3 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Central Africa, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Africa stood at 34.3.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Africa peaked at 34.84 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 26.03, in 1993.
Central Africa ranks 72nd of 87 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Central Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 26.07 | — |
| 1991 | 26.06 | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 26.05 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 26.03 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 26.13 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 26.2 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 26.12 | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 26.05 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 26.06 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 26.11 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 26.16 | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 26.22 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 26.27 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 26.32 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 26.39 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 26.45 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 26.95 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 27.45 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 28.2 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 28.98 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 29.79 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 30.45 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 31.17 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 31.53 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 31.9 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 32.24 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 32.6 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 32.97 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 33.32 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 33.62 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 34.84 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 34.26 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 33.84 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 33.92 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 33.94 | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 34.09 | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 34.2 | +0.3% |
| 2027 | 34.3 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.09 | 26.03 | 26.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.94 | 26.16 | 28.98 | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.96 | 29.79 | 33.62 | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.17 | 33.84 | 34.84 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Central Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Africa?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Africa was 34.3 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 34.84 in 2020.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.03 in 1993.
- How does Central Africa rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Central Africa ranks 72nd out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Central Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central Africa 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.