Namibia NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force

1991 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Namibia NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 23.352 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 18.521 % for 2014. Namibia NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 20.300 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2016, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.600 % in 2008 and a record low of 16.771 % in 2012. Namibia NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
23.35 2016 18.52 2014 16.77 2012 37.60 2008 % yearly 1991 - 2016

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Namibia Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 13,064.834 2028 yearly 1990 - 2028
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 5,688.430 2027 yearly 1990 - 2027
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 2.484 2027 yearly 1991 - 2027
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (NAD bn) 106.487 2024 yearly 1990 - 2024
Forecast: Government Net Debt (NAD bn) 170.344 2024 yearly 1993 - 2024
Forecast: Government Revenue (NAD bn) 89.606 2024 yearly 1990 - 2024
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.895 2028 yearly 1990 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 yearly -
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 4.622 2028 yearly 1991 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -1.937 2029 yearly 1990 - 2029

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