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Labour Force Survey Annual Report 2024
In 2024 the working age population (16 years and above) was approximately 8.3 million of whom around 4.4 million were employed, 780 thousand were unemployed, and 3.1 million were out of labour force. The sum of the employed and unemployed population makes the population in the labour force 5.2 million persons. The proportion of the working age population participating in the labour force has steadily increased since 2022. In 2024, it was estimated to be 62.9 % which is 3.6 percentage points higher compared to the estimated value in 2023.
Labour Force Survey - 2024 (Q4)
In November 2024 (Q4), the working age population (16 years and above) was around 8.4 million of whom around 4.6 million were employed, 789 thousand were unemployed, and 3 million were out of labour force. The labour force comprises 5.4 million people, which includes both the employed and unemployed population. The proportion of working age population who were in the labour force has consistently increased since 2022. In November 2024, it was estimated to be 64.0 % which is 4 percentage points higher than the estimated value in November 2023 (60.0%).
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Key findings: Labour Force Survey – Quarter 3, 2024
The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) has published the findings of the Labour Force Survey (LFS) for the third quarter (Q3) of 2024. Data collection was conducted in August 2024 through a household-based survey that provides key statistics into Rwanda’s labor market mainly on labour force participation, employment, unemployment, and underutilization.
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Rwanda’s Labour Market: Key Insights from the 2024 Q2 Labour Force Survey
The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) published the results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter of 2024, shedding light on significant trends and developments in the country's labour market. This survey provides crucial data for understanding employment, unemployment, and labour force participation dynamics.