Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 21.41 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Mozambique, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mozambique stood at 21.41.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mozambique peaked at 21.93 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 13.97, in 2003.
That places Mozambique 177th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15.92 | — |
| 1991 | 15.93 | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 15.94 | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 15.96 | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 15.99 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 16.02 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 16.05 | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 16.06 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 15.7 | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 15.34 | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 14.98 | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 14.64 | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 14.3 | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 13.97 | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 14.47 | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 14.98 | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 15.51 | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 16.05 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 16.61 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 17.18 | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 17.77 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 18.37 | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 18.99 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 19.63 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 20.28 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 20.95 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 20.98 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 21.02 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 21.05 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 21.08 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 21.85 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 21.93 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 21.18 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 21.19 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 21.22 | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 21.29 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 21.35 | +0.3% |
| 2027 | 21.41 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.89 | 15.34 | 16.06 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.27 | 13.97 | 17.18 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.01 | 17.77 | 21.08 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.43 | 21.18 | 21.93 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More gender data for Mozambique
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 17,379 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.93 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 617,774 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 625,212 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 598,653 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 605,099 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 585,024 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 591,225 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 572,111 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 578,014 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mozambique?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mozambique was 21.41 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 21.93 in 2021.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.97 in 2003.
- How does Mozambique rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Mozambique ranks 177th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.