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Labour Force Survey - 2024 (Q1)
The Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) is a household-based sample survey conducted by the NISR. It collects data on the labour market activities of individuals aged 14 years and older who live in private households in Rwanda. However, only persons aged 16 years and above are covered for reporting.
In this report 2024 (Q1), the survey results are mainly compared for February of each year starting from 2019. However, some tables in the annex are presented with more observed data points of the labor force surveys.
Labour Force Survey Annual Report 2023
The 2023 Annual Labour Force Survey report is compiled from aggregated data spanning four quarters of the year 2023, obtained through data collection conducted in February, May, August, and November 2023. The data collection employed a face-to-face methodology utilizing Computer-Assisted Personal Interviews (CAPI). The Labour Force Survey (LFS) provides estimates concerning the size and characteristics of the labour force, employment, unemployment, and other pertinent labour market characteristics of the population.
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Rwanda’s Unemployment rate drops by 4.3 p.p. in Q1 2024
Figure 1: Tends in Unemployment rate by sex
Unemployment
The latest Labour Force survey (2024 Q1) reveals a significant decline in Rwanda's unemployment rate, dropping by 4.3 percentage points in quarter 1 of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This remarkable improvement has brought the unemployment rate back to the pre-COVID-19 estimate of 13.1%. In 2024 (Q1), the unemployment rate stood at 12.9%, indicating a positive trend where approximately one person was unemployed for every eight in the labor force.
Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in Q3 2023, Disparities Persist
The latest labour market data for August 2023 (Q3) has been released, revealing interesting trends in the unemployment landscape. While the overall unemployment rate remained at 18.0 percent, slightly declined as anticipated, there were notable variations across different demographic groups.