Lesotho LS: Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | Person | World Bank

Lesotho LS: Labour Force data was reported at 959,001.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 942,650.000 Person for 2016. Lesotho LS: Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 823,862.500 Person from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 959,001.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 678,788.000 Person in 1990. Lesotho LS: Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lesotho – Table LS.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in September 2018.; Sum; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

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What was Lesotho's Lesotho LS: Labour Force in 2017?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
959,047.00 2017 942,650.00 2016 678,788.00 1990 959,047.00 2017 Person yearly 1990 - 2017

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Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 3,722.060 2029 yearly 1981 - 2029
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 1,301.510 2029 yearly 1981 - 2029
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 1.599 2029 yearly 1981 - 2029
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (LSL bn) 31.496 2029 yearly 1983 - 2029
Forecast: Government Net Debt (LSL bn) 39.141 2029 yearly 1989 - 2029
Forecast: Government Revenue (LSL bn) 29.510 2029 yearly 1983 - 2029
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.270 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 2015 yearly 2000 - 2015
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Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 5.500 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
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Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.127 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028

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