Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+) in Tanzania
Tanzania: Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+) was 14.71 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Tanzania, 2008–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Tanzania stood at 14.71.
The figure is down 32.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Tanzania peaked at 23.96 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 8.51, in 2008.
Tanzania ranks 75th of 75 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+) in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8.51 | — |
| 2010 | 16.48 | +93.6% |
| 2012 | 23.96 | +45.4% |
| 2014 | 21.91 | -8.5% |
| 2020 | 17.15 | -21.7% |
| 2024 | 14.71 | -14.2% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 14.71 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35.08, 42% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 14.71 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 35.82, 41% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.51 | 8.51 | 8.51 | 1 |
| 2010s | 20.78 | 16.48 | 23.96 | 3 |
| 2020s | 15.93 | 14.71 | 17.15 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More gender data for Tanzania
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 33,294 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 2.01 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 47,619 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 47,619 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 3.22 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 1.16 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 1.19 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 1.13 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 1.16 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 1.11 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Tanzania?
- Inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Tanzania was 14.71 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 23.96 in 2012.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.51 in 2008.
- How does Tanzania rank for inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Tanzania ranks 75th out of 75 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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 International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.