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Namibia: Namibia’s 2023 Labour Force Survey highlights unemployment challenges and income disparities – News

Namibia: Namibia’s 2023 Labour Force Survey highlights unemployment challenges and income disparities – News

Africa Links 24 with Helena Mboti
Published on 2025-02-01 10:24:23

Only 46.2% of the working-age population (1.88 million people) are active in the labour market, with a notable gender disparity of 51.1% of men versus 41.9% of women.

Using the 2023 definition, the unemployment rate is 36.9%, but would rise to 54.8% under the broader 2018 definition, indicating significant underemployment and discouraged workers.

According to the survey, 41.9% of youth (15-24 years) are not in education, employment, or training, contributing to a high level of…

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