Benin Employment and Unemployment
BJ: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement
BJ: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data was reported at 13.459 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.708 % for 2020. BJ: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data is updated yearly, averaging 18.568 % from Dec 1991 to 2021, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.350 % in 1991 and a record low of 13.459 % in 2021. BJ: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 2021. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 12.740 2019 | yearly | 1991 - 2019 |
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BJ: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
BJ: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 16.838 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.058 % for 2020. BJ: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 22.868 % from Dec 1991 to 2021, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.540 % in 1991 and a record low of 16.838 % in 2021. BJ: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 2021. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 16.838 2021 | yearly | 1991 - 2021 |
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BJ: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
BJ: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 0.587 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.619 % for 2021. BJ: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 1.096 % from Dec 1991 to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.046 % in 1991 and a record low of 0.587 % in 2022. BJ: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 07, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.587 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
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BJ: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
BJ: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 1.000 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.011 % for 2021. BJ: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 1.025 % from Dec 1991 to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.061 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.897 % in 1991. BJ: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 07, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.000 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
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BJ: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
BJ: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 0.497 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.492 % for 2021. BJ: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 0.462 % from Dec 1991 to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.498 % in 2012 and a record low of 0.325 % in 1991. BJ: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 07, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.497 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
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BJ: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
BJ: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 2.264 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.251 % for 2020. BJ: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 1.681 % from Dec 1991 to 2021, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.264 % in 2021 and a record low of 1.097 % in 1991. BJ: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 2021. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.910 2019 | yearly | 1991 - 2019 |
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BJ: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
BJ: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 28.386 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 29.059 % for 2021. BJ: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 47.627 % from Dec 1991 to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.710 % in 1991 and a record low of 28.386 % in 2022. BJ: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 07, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 28.386 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
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BJ: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
BJ: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 13.979 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.606 % for 2021. BJ: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 40.331 % from Dec 1991 to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.321 % in 1991 and a record low of 13.979 % in 2022. BJ: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 07, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 13.979 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
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BJ: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
BJ: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 40.343 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 40.898 % for 2021. BJ: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 54.365 % from Dec 1991 to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.220 % in 1991 and a record low of 40.343 % in 2022. BJ: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 07, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 40.343 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
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BJ: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
BJ: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 22.290 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.226 % for 2021. BJ: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 18.251 % from Dec 1991 to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.290 % in 2022 and a record low of 16.852 % in 1991. BJ: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 07, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 22.290 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
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BJ: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
BJ: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 25.497 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.337 % for 2020. BJ: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 17.690 % from Dec 1991 to 2021, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.497 % in 2021 and a record low of 16.835 % in 1991. BJ: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 2021. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 25.497 2021 | yearly | 1991 - 2021 |
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BJ: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
BJ: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 19.572 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.369 % for 2021. BJ: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 18.617 % from Dec 1991 to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.786 % in 2011 and a record low of 17.737 % in 1991. BJ: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 07, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 19.572 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
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BJ: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
BJ: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 49.342 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 49.068 % for 2020. BJ: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 33.141 % from Dec 1991 to 2021, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.342 % in 2021 and a record low of 26.246 % in 1991. BJ: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 2021. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 43.420 2019 | yearly | 1991 - 2019 |
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BJ: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
BJ: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 60.455 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 59.680 % for 2021. BJ: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 42.148 % from Dec 1991 to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.455 % in 2022 and a record low of 34.903 % in 1994. BJ: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 07, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 60.455 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
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BJ: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
BJ: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 40.085 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 39.733 % for 2021. BJ: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 26.579 % from Dec 1991 to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.085 % in 2022 and a record low of 22.043 % in 1991. BJ: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 07, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 40.085 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
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BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+
BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data was reported at 61.824 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.478 % for 2022. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 71.070 % from Dec 1991 to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.255 % in 2002 and a record low of 60.015 % in 2021. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 61.824 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
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BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female
BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 55.767 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 55.401 % for 2022. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 61.371 % from Dec 1991 to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.301 % in 2010 and a record low of 53.672 % in 2021. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 55.767 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
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BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male
BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data was reported at 67.956 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 67.635 % for 2022. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 75.466 % from Dec 1991 to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.597 % in 1992 and a record low of 66.448 % in 2021. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 67.956 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
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BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24
BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 30.665 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 30.492 % for 2022. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 48.950 % from Dec 1991 to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.184 % in 1991 and a record low of 30.492 % in 2022. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: 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 Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 30.665 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
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BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female
BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data was reported at 31.750 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 31.630 % for 2022. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 51.523 % from Dec 1991 to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.190 % in 2002 and a record low of 31.630 % in 2022. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 31.750 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
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BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male
BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data was reported at 29.609 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.387 % for 2022. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 46.413 % from Dec 1991 to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.258 % in 1991 and a record low of 29.387 % in 2022. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 29.609 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
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BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+
BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data was reported at 61.817 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 69.978 % for 2011. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 72.249 % from Dec 2003 to 2018, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 74.550 % in 2003 and a record low of 61.817 % in 2018. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61.817 2018 | yearly | 2003 - 2018 |
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BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female
BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 55.644 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 67.707 % for 2011. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 70.749 % from Dec 2003 to 2018, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.130 % in 2003 and a record low of 55.644 % in 2018. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55.644 2018 | yearly | 2003 - 2018 |
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BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male
BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data was reported at 68.864 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 72.577 % for 2011. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 73.268 % from Dec 2003 to 2018, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.370 % in 2010 and a record low of 68.864 % in 2018. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;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 |
|---|---|---|
| 68.864 2018 | yearly | 2003 - 2018 |
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BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24
BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 31.473 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 40.617 % for 2011. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 39.610 % from Dec 2010 to 2018, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.617 % in 2011 and a record low of 31.473 % in 2018. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: 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 Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31.473 2018 | yearly | 2010 - 2018 |
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BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female
BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data was reported at 32.379 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 44.532 % for 2011. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 43.540 % from Dec 2010 to 2018, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.532 % in 2011 and a record low of 32.379 % in 2018. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32.379 2018 | yearly | 2010 - 2018 |
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BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male
BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data was reported at 30.475 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 36.441 % for 2011. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 35.850 % from Dec 2010 to 2018, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.441 % in 2011 and a record low of 30.475 % in 2018. BJ: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30.475 2018 | yearly | 2010 - 2018 |
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Benin BJ:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2011 PPP
BJ: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data was reported at 5,577.159 Intl $ in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,411.109 Intl $ for 2018. BJ: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 4,426.849 Intl $ from Dec 1991 to 2019, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,577.159 Intl $ in 2019 and a record low of 3,783.813 Intl $ in 1992. BJ: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2011 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in March 1, 2020.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5,577.159 2019 | yearly | 1991 - 2019 |
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BJ:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2017 PPP
BJ: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data was reported at 9,694.170 Intl $ in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,453.894 Intl $ for 2021. BJ: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 6,540.392 Intl $ from Dec 1991 to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,694.170 Intl $ in 2022 and a record low of 5,423.041 Intl $ in 1994. BJ: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2017 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on employment, population, GDP, and PPP data obtained from International Labour Organization, United Nations Population Division, Eurostat, OECD, and World Bank.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 9,694.170 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
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Benin BJ: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment
BJ: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data was reported at 94.540 % in 2011. BJ: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 94.540 % from Dec 2011 to 2011, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94.540 % in 2011 and a record low of 94.540 % in 2011. BJ: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment in the informal economy as a percentage of total non-agricultural employment. It basically includes all jobs in unregistered and/or small-scale private unincorporated enterprises that produce goods or services meant for sale or barter. Self-employed street vendors, taxi drivers and home-base workers, regardless of size, are all considered enterprises. However, agricultural and related activities, households producing goods exclusively for their own use (e.g. subsistence farming, domestic housework, care work, and employment of paid domestic workers), and volunteer services rendered to the community are excluded.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 20, 2020.; ; Harmonized series
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 94.540 2011 | yearly | 2011 - 2011 |
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Benin BJ: Informal Employment: Female: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment
BJ: Informal Employment: Female: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data was reported at 97.700 % in 2011. BJ: Informal Employment: Female: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 97.700 % from Dec 2011 to 2011, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.700 % in 2011 and a record low of 97.700 % in 2011. BJ: Informal Employment: Female: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment in the informal economy as a percentage of total non-agricultural employment. It basically includes all jobs in unregistered and/or small-scale private unincorporated enterprises that produce goods or services meant for sale or barter. Self-employed street vendors, taxi drivers and home-base workers, regardless of size, are all considered enterprises. However, agricultural and related activities, households producing goods exclusively for their own use (e.g. subsistence farming, domestic housework, care work, and employment of paid domestic workers), and volunteer services rendered to the community are excluded.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 20, 2020.; ; Harmonized series
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 97.700 2011 | yearly | 2011 - 2011 |
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Benin BJ: Informal Employment: Male: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment
BJ: Informal Employment: Male: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data was reported at 90.160 % in 2011. BJ: Informal Employment: Male: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 90.160 % from Dec 2011 to 2011, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90.160 % in 2011 and a record low of 90.160 % in 2011. BJ: Informal Employment: Male: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment in the informal economy as a percentage of total non-agricultural employment. It basically includes all jobs in unregistered and/or small-scale private unincorporated enterprises that produce goods or services meant for sale or barter. Self-employed street vendors, taxi drivers and home-base workers, regardless of size, are all considered enterprises. However, agricultural and related activities, households producing goods exclusively for their own use (e.g. subsistence farming, domestic housework, care work, and employment of paid domestic workers), and volunteer services rendered to the community are excluded.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 20, 2020.; ; Harmonized series
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 90.160 2011 | yearly | 2011 - 2011 |
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BJ: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
BJ: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 89.831 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 90.178 % for 2020. BJ: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 90.022 % from Dec 1991 to 2021, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91.400 % in 1991 and a record low of 89.108 % in 2019. BJ: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 2021. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 88.100 2019 | yearly | 1991 - 2019 |
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BJ: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
BJ: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 95.509 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 95.678 % for 2020. BJ: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 95.467 % from Dec 1991 to 2021, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96.344 % in 1991 and a record low of 95.200 % in 2019. BJ: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 2021. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 95.509 2021 | yearly | 1991 - 2021 |
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BJ: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
BJ: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 84.311 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 84.809 % for 2020. BJ: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 84.992 % from Dec 1991 to 2021, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87.811 % in 1991 and a record low of 83.150 % in 2019. BJ: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 2021. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 82.530 2019 | yearly | 1991 - 2019 |
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Benin BJ: Share of Women Employed in the Nonagricultural Sector: % of Total Nonagricultural Employment
BJ: Share of Women Employed in the Nonagricultural Sector: % of Total Nonagricultural Employment data was reported at 25.900 % in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.300 % for 2002. BJ: Share of Women Employed in the Nonagricultural Sector: % of Total Nonagricultural Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 24.300 % from Dec 1992 to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.900 % in 2010 and a record low of 20.700 % in 1992. BJ: Share of Women Employed in the Nonagricultural Sector: % of Total Nonagricultural Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Share of women in wage employment in the nonagricultural sector is the share of female workers in wage employment in the nonagricultural sector (industry and services), expressed as a percentage of total employment in the nonagricultural sector. Industry includes mining and quarrying (including oil production), manufacturing, construction, electricity, gas, and water, corresponding to divisions 2-5 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories C-F (ISIC revision 3). Services include wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services-corresponding to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories G-Q (ISIC revision 3).; ; International Labour Organization.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: Women’s share in paid employment in the nonagricultural sector has risen marginally in some regions but remains less than 20 percent in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Women are also clearly segregated in sectors that are generally known to be lower paid. And in the sectors where women dominate, such as health care, women rarely hold upper-level management jobs.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 25.90 2010 | yearly | 1992 - 2010 |
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BJ: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population
BJ: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population data was reported at 40.680 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.180 % for 2011. BJ: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 31.930 % from Dec 2011 to 2018, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.680 % in 2018 and a record low of 23.180 % in 2011. BJ: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed September 05, 2023. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 40.680 2018 | yearly | 2011 - 2018 |
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BJ: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population
BJ: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data was reported at 28.960 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.890 % for 2011. BJ: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 19.925 % from Dec 2011 to 2018, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.960 % in 2018 and a record low of 10.890 % in 2011. BJ: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed September 05, 2023. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 28.960 2018 | yearly | 2011 - 2018 |
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BJ: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population
BJ: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data was reported at 35.100 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 17.230 % for 2011. BJ: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 26.165 % from Dec 2011 to 2018, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.100 % in 2018 and a record low of 17.230 % in 2011. BJ: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed September 05, 2023. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 35.100 2018 | yearly | 2011 - 2018 |
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BJ: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force
BJ: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 2.263 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.102 % for 2011. BJ: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 7.183 % from Dec 2011 to 2018, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.102 % in 2011 and a record low of 2.263 % in 2018. BJ: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. 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. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed December 11, 2023. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.263 2018 | yearly | 2011 - 2018 |
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BJ: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
BJ: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 3.860 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.180 % for 2011. BJ: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 10.020 % from Dec 2011 to 2018, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.180 % in 2011 and a record low of 3.860 % in 2018. BJ: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. 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. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed April 25, 2023. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3.860 2018 | yearly | 2011 - 2018 |
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BJ: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
BJ: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 1.695 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.901 % for 2011. BJ: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 6.298 % from Dec 2011 to 2018, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.901 % in 2011 and a record low of 1.695 % in 2018. BJ: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. 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. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed December 11, 2023. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.695 2018 | yearly | 2011 - 2018 |
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BJ: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force
BJ: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 0.830 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.460 % for 2011. BJ: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 1.645 % from Dec 2011 to 2018, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.460 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.830 % in 2018. BJ: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed April 25, 2023. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.830 2018 | yearly | 2011 - 2018 |
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BJ: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
BJ: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 1.350 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.510 % for 2011. BJ: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 2.430 % from Dec 2011 to 2018, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.510 % in 2011 and a record low of 1.350 % in 2018. BJ: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed April 25, 2023. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.350 2018 | yearly | 2011 - 2018 |
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BJ: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
BJ: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 0.440 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.710 % for 2011. BJ: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 1.075 % from Dec 2011 to 2018, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.710 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.440 % in 2018. BJ: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed April 25, 2023. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.440 2018 | yearly | 2011 - 2018 |
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BJ: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force
BJ: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 2.004 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.048 % for 2011. BJ: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 4.026 % from Dec 2011 to 2018, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.048 % in 2011 and a record low of 2.004 % in 2018. BJ: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. 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. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed December 11, 2023. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.004 2018 | yearly | 2011 - 2018 |
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BJ: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
BJ: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 3.260 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.370 % for 2011. BJ: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 5.815 % from Dec 2011 to 2018, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.370 % in 2011 and a record low of 3.260 % in 2018. BJ: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. 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. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed April 25, 2023. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3.260 2018 | yearly | 2011 - 2018 |
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BJ: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
BJ: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 1.102 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.771 % for 2011. BJ: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 2.937 % from Dec 2011 to 2018, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.771 % in 2011 and a record low of 1.102 % in 2018. BJ: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. 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. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed December 11, 2023. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.102 2018 | yearly | 2011 - 2018 |
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BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force
BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 1.411 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.476 % for 2022. BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 1.372 % from Dec 1991 to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.650 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.690 % in 2002. BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO 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 Benin – Table BJ.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.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;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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| 1.411 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
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BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force
BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 1.688 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.756 % for 2022. BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 0.859 % from Dec 1991 to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.875 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.426 % in 2002. BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.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.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.688 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
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BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force
BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 1.179 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.241 % for 2022. BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 1.431 % from Dec 1991 to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.432 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.858 % in 2008. BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.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.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.179 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
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BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24
BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 4.432 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.619 % for 2022. BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 1.839 % from Dec 1991 to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.761 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.602 % in 2002. BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4.432 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
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BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24
BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 3.032 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.200 % for 2022. BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 2.219 % from Dec 1991 to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.097 % in 2011 and a record low of 1.054 % in 2002. BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3.032 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
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BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24
BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 3.752 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.931 % for 2022. BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 1.692 % from Dec 1991 to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.461 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.827 % in 2002. BJ: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3.752 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
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BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force
BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 1.473 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.647 % for 2011. BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 1.256 % from Dec 1986 to 2018, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.647 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.180 % in 1986. BJ: 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 Benin – Table BJ.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. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.473 2018 | yearly | 1986 - 2018 |
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BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force
BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 1.726 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.859 % for 2011. BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 0.865 % from Dec 1986 to 2018, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.859 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.150 % in 1986. BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.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. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.726 2018 | yearly | 1986 - 2018 |
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BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force
BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 1.238 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.419 % for 2011. BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 1.084 % from Dec 1986 to 2018, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.419 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.190 % in 1986. BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.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. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.238 2018 | yearly | 1986 - 2018 |
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BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24
BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 4.540 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.945 % for 2011. BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 1.930 % from Dec 1986 to 2018, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.945 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.230 % in 1986. BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.540 2018 | yearly | 1986 - 2018 |
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BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24
BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 3.164 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.212 % for 2011. BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 1.990 % from Dec 1986 to 2018, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.212 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.290 % in 1986. BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.164 2018 | yearly | 1986 - 2018 |
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BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24
BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 3.911 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.629 % for 2011. BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 2.035 % from Dec 1986 to 2018, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.629 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.270 % in 1986. BJ: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.911 2018 | yearly | 1986 - 2018 |
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BJ: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
BJ: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 88.405 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 88.758 % for 2020. BJ: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 88.808 % from Dec 1991 to 2021, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90.552 % in 1991 and a record low of 87.672 % in 2019. BJ: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT at https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 88.405 2021 | yearly | 1991 - 2021 |
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BJ: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
BJ: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 94.945 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 95.109 % for 2020. BJ: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 94.815 % from Dec 1991 to 2021, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 95.839 % in 1991 and a record low of 94.561 % in 2019. BJ: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT at https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 93.120 2019 | yearly | 1991 - 2019 |
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BJ: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
BJ: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 82.047 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 82.559 % for 2020. BJ: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 83.311 % from Dec 1991 to 2021, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.714 % in 1991 and a record low of 80.934 % in 2019. BJ: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT at https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 80.620 2019 | yearly | 1991 - 2019 |
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BJ: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
BJ: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 21.444 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 21.196 % for 2021. BJ: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 20.395 % from Dec 1991 to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.444 % in 2022 and a record low of 19.427 % in 1991. BJ: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 07, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 21.444 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
View Benin's BJ: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment from 1991 to 2022 in the chart:
BJ: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
BJ: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 4.491 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.322 % for 2020. BJ: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 4.533 % from Dec 1991 to 2021, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.800 % in 2019 and a record low of 3.656 % in 1991. BJ: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 2021. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4.491 2021 | yearly | 1991 - 2021 |
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BJ: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
BJ: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 25.309 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.761 % for 2021. BJ: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 25.829 % from Dec 1991 to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.779 % in 2002 and a record low of 25.309 % in 2022. BJ: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 07, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 25.309 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |