Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 in Namibia
Namibia: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 was 142,873 in 2015. ▲ Rising
Latest (2015)
142,873
Change on year
down 6.9%
World rank
82nd
of 109 countries
All-time high
213,542
in 2003
All-time low
1,866
in 1993
Years of data
7
1993–2015
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 in Namibia, 1993–2015
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 in Namibia is 142,873, measured in 2015.
The figure is down 6.9% on the previous year and down 33.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 in Namibia peaked at 213,542 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1,866, in 1993.
That places Namibia 82nd out of 109 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1,866 | — |
| 2003 | 213,542 | +11343.8% |
| 2009 | 172,599 | -19.2% |
| 2012 | 136,820 | -20.7% |
| 2013 | 144,227 | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 153,541 | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 142,873 | -6.9% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 142,873 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.29 million, 11% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 142,873 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.93 million, 7% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,866 | 1,866 | 1,866 | 1 |
| 2000s | 193,070 | 172,599 | 213,542 | 2 |
| 2010s | 144,365 | 136,820 | 153,541 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More reference data data for Namibia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0579 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0157 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.194 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1306 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0853 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 in Namibia?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 in Namibia was 142,873 in 2015, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 213,542 in 2003.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,866 in 1993.
- How does Namibia rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24?
- Namibia ranks 82nd out of 109 countries with data for 2015.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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