Namibia NA: Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | Person | World Bank

Namibia 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. Namibia 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. Namibia 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.

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What was Namibia's Namibia NA: Labour Force in 2017?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
989,579.00 2017 958,630.00 2016 451,027.00 1990 989,579.00 2017 Person yearly 1990 - 2017

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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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