Namibia Labour Force
Namibia NA: Labour Force
NA: Labour Force data was reported at 989,579.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 958,630.000 Person for 2016. NA: Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 688,185.000 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 989,579.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 451,027.000 Person in 1990. NA: 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: Labour Force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in September 2018.; Sum; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 989,579.00 2017 | yearly | 1990 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 61.694 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.259 % for 2016. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 57.547 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.694 % in 2017 and a record low of 54.797 % in 1997. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 61.69 2017 | yearly | 1990 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 63.272 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 62.800 % for 2016. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 58.968 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63.272 % in 2017 and a record low of 56.298 % in 1997. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 63.27 2017 | yearly | 1990 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 32.378 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 32.188 % for 2016. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 31.232 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38.797 % in 1990 and a record low of 30.567 % in 2005. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 32.38 2017 | yearly | 1990 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 58.499 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 58.016 % for 2016. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 51.139 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.499 % in 2017 and a record low of 47.771 % in 1997. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 58.50 2017 | yearly | 1990 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 60.164 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 59.640 % for 2016. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 52.572 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.164 % in 2017 and a record low of 49.325 % in 1997. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 60.16 2017 | yearly | 1990 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 30.482 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 30.313 % for 2016. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 29.282 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.036 % in 1990 and a record low of 28.210 % in 2004. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 30.48 2017 | yearly | 1990 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 65.190 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.811 % for 2016. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 64.373 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.210 % in 1990 and a record low of 62.389 % in 1997. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 65.19 2017 | yearly | 1990 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 66.608 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 66.199 % for 2016. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 65.753 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.959 % in 1990 and a record low of 63.732 % in 1997. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 66.61 2017 | yearly | 1990 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 34.294 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 34.085 % for 2016. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 33.574 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.606 % in 1990 and a record low of 32.835 % in 1997. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 34.29 2017 | yearly | 1990 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 89.736 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 89.516 % for 2016. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 79.240 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 89.736 % in 2017 and a record low of 74.804 % in 1990. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 89.74 2017 | yearly | 1990 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 60.453 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 60.825 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 56.467 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.701 % in 2013 and a record low of 48.040 % in 2004. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; 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.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 60.45 2016 | yearly | 1960 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 36.590 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 32.650 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 34.240 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2016, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.670 % in 2001 and a record low of 29.670 % in 2000. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 36.59 2016 | yearly | 1991 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 55.620 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 57.210 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 49.330 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.200 % in 2011 and a record low of 24.870 % in 1960. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 55.62 2016 | yearly | 1960 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 34.430 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 30.550 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 32.860 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2016, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.070 % in 2001 and a record low of 27.760 % in 2000. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 34.43 2016 | yearly | 1991 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 66.000 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.810 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 62.490 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 92.100 % in 1960 and a record low of 56.450 % in 2004. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 66.00 2016 | yearly | 1960 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 38.880 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 34.820 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 35.720 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2016, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.920 % in 1991 and a record low of 31.710 % in 2000. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 38.88 2016 | yearly | 1991 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male
NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 84.273 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 88.273 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 81.006 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91.071 % in 2011 and a record low of 27.003 % in 1960. NA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 84.27 2016 | yearly | 1960 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population
NA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 73.310 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 85.620 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 85.070 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.620 % in 2014 and a record low of 73.310 % in 2016. NA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population 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: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 73.31 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
NA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 76.450 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 85.820 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 86.845 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90.410 % in 2012 and a record low of 76.450 % in 2016. NA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population 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: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 76.45 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
NA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 74.770 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 85.720 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 86.155 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87.740 % in 2012 and a record low of 74.770 % in 2016. NA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population 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: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 74.77 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population
NA: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 55.340 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 58.050 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 56.695 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.380 % in 2013 and a record low of 55.020 % in 2012. NA: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population 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: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 55.34 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
NA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 62.230 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 64.970 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 63.600 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.680 % in 2013 and a record low of 62.120 % in 2012. NA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population 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: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 62.23 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
NA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 58.460 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 61.233 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 59.846 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.777 % in 2013 and a record low of 58.273 % in 2012. NA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population 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: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 58.46 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population
NA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 75.435 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 65.298 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 62.343 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.435 % in 2016 and a record low of 57.763 % in 2012. NA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population 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: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 75.43 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
NA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 81.653 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.762 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 61.211 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.653 % in 2016 and a record low of 49.672 % in 2013. NA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population 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: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 81.65 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
NA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 78.370 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 65.120 % for 2014. NA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 61.420 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.370 % in 2016 and a record low of 54.700 % in 2013. NA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population 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: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 78.37 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force
NA: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 49.542 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 49.513 % for 2016. NA: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 46.363 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.542 % in 2017 and a record low of 44.952 % in 2000. NA: Labour Force: Female: % 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: Labour Force. Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 49.54 2017 | yearly | 1990 - 2017 |