Employment
Africa Ranking
million peopleSource: IMF
Definition of Employment
The number of people, in millions, engaged in the economy as paid employees or as self-employed.
| Current Rank | Country | Value | Latest Reading | Previous Rank | Previous Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 57.52 | 12-2020 | 1 | 70.92 |
| 2 | Egypt | 28.8 | 6-2023 | 2 | 28.4 |
| 3 | Kenya | 18.44 | 12-2022 | 3 | 17.84 |
| 4 | South Africa | 16.35 | 6-2023 | 4 | 16.19 |
| 5 | Morocco | 10.94 | 6-2023 | 5 | 10.42 |
| 6 | Senegal | 5.19 | 6-2023 | 6 | 4.98 |
| 7 | Rwanda | 3.98 | 6-2023 | 7 | 3.8 |
| 8 | Tunisia | 3.46 | 6-2023 | 8 | 3.42 |
| 9 ↑ | Zimbabwe | 3.24 | 6-2023 | 10 | 3.12 |
| 10 ↓ | Zambia | 2.96 | 6-2018 | 9 | 3.15 |
| 11 | Mauritius | 0.55 | 6-2023 | 11 | 0.55 |
| 12 | Botswana | 0.42 | 12-2018 | 12 | 0.42 |
| 13 | Seychelles | 0.05 | 6-2023 | 13 | 0.05 |
The number of people, in millions, engaged in the economy as paid employees or as self-employed.
