In 2020, there were over 453 million people employed in Africa. Eastern Africa had the highest number of people in employment, nearly 187 million, while Western Africa followed with around 123 million individuals employed. On the other hand, Southern Africa was the region with the lowest employment, corresponding to approximately 18 million.
Number of people employed in Africa in 2020, by region
(in millions)
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"The employed comprise all persons of working age who, during a specified brief period, were in one of the following categories: a) paid employment (whether at work or with a job but not at work); or b) self-employment (whether at work or with an enterprise but not at work)."
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ILO. (May 9, 2021). Number of people employed in Africa in 2020, by region (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1235925/number-of-people-employed-in-africa-by-region/
ILO. "Number of people employed in Africa in 2020, by region (in millions)." Chart. May 9, 2021. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1235925/number-of-people-employed-in-africa-by-region/
ILO. (2021). Number of people employed in Africa in 2020, by region (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1235925/number-of-people-employed-in-africa-by-region/
ILO. "Number of People Employed in Africa in 2020, by Region (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 9 May 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1235925/number-of-people-employed-in-africa-by-region/
ILO, Number of people employed in Africa in 2020, by region (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1235925/number-of-people-employed-in-africa-by-region/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Number of people employed in Africa in 2020, by region (in millions) [Graph], ILO, May 9, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1235925/number-of-people-employed-in-africa-by-region/
