Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 26.59 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in South Sudan, 1990–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2023, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South Sudan stood at 26.59.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South Sudan peaked at 26.77 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 25.51, in 1997.
That places South Sudan 170th out of 188 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 25.64 | — |
| 1991 | 25.64 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 25.62 | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 25.58 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 25.57 | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 25.55 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 25.52 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 25.51 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | 25.56 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 25.61 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 25.63 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 25.63 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 25.58 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 25.54 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 25.57 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 25.66 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 25.77 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 25.89 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 26.01 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 26.1 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 26.24 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 26.38 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 26.43 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 26.45 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 26.31 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 26.17 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 26.02 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 25.73 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 25.76 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 26.06 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 26.77 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 26.5 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 26.46 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 26.59 | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.58 | 25.51 | 25.64 | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.74 | 25.54 | 26.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.16 | 25.73 | 26.45 | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.58 | 26.46 | 26.77 | 4 |
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More gender data for South Sudan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 4,664 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 165,929 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 170,597 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 158,909 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 162,998 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 153,651 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 157,824 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 150,374 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 154,276 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South Sudan?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South Sudan was 26.59 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 26.77 in 2020.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.51 in 1997.
- How does South Sudan rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- South Sudan ranks 170th out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.