Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Uganda

Uganda: Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 56.81 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
56.81
Change on year
up 175.2%
World rank
2nd
of 75 countries
All-time high
56.81
in 2024
All-time low
20.02
in 2011
Years of data
7
2010–2024

Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Uganda, 2010–2024

02040602010201720242010: 272011: 202012: 29.92014: 23.42017: 47.72021: 20.62024: 56.8

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2024, inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uganda stood at 56.81. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

That represents a change of up 175.2% on the previous year and up 143.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uganda peaked at 56.81 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 20.02, in 2011.

Uganda ranks 2nd of 75 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Uganda, year by year

Annual values for Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+) in Uganda, 2010 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2010 27
2011 20.02 -25.8%
2012 29.86 +49.1%
2014 23.37 -21.7%
2017 47.72 +104.2%
2021 20.64 -56.7%
2024 56.81 +175.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 29.59 20.02 47.72 5
2020s 38.72 20.64 56.81 2

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 1 Kosovo 62.05 compare
  2. 3 Timor-Leste 53.27 compare
  3. 4 Malawi 50.42 compare
  4. 5 Italy 50.09 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uganda?
Inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uganda was 56.81 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 56.81 in 2024.
What is the lowest inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 20.02 in 2011.
How does Uganda rank for inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Uganda ranks 2nd out of 75 countries with data for 2024.
Is inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 143.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Uganda 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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Indicator
Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
75 places, 1,356 data points, 1987–2026
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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.