Summary: This table is part of the Rwanda Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2025 aggregated schema, which compiles quarterly labour market data from 2019 to 2025 to provide a continuous and longitudinal view of workforce dynamics. It presents key labour force indicators at the national level, offering an overall picture of labour market conditions in Rwanda over time.
Geographic Coverage: National coverage across Rwanda.
Time Period: Quarterly data from 2019 Q1 to 2025 Q4.
Frequency: Quarterly
Population/Units: Individuals aged 16 years and above in the labour force.
Key Variables: Labour force participation rate, employment, unemployment, labour underutilization indicators, and other core national labour market metrics.
Purpose: To provide a comprehensive overview of labour market trends in Rwanda, supporting policy analysis, economic planning, and monitoring of employment-related indicators.
Data Quality Notes: Data are derived from nationally representative Quarterly Labour Force Surveys conducted by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). Estimates are weighted and subject to sampling variability, reflecting labour market conditions at the time of each survey round.
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Geographic Coverage: National coverage across Rwanda, with disaggregation by districts, provinces, and area of residence (urban and rural).
Time Period: 2019–2025, based on quarterly data collection rounds conducted throughout each year.
Frequency: Quarterly (four rounds per year), aggregated for longitudinal analysis.
Population/Units: Individuals aged 16 years and above living in private households in Rwanda.
Key Variables: Employment status, unemployment rate, labour force participation rate, underutilization indicators (LU1–LU4), NEET rate, median earnings, occupation, industry (economic activity), and status in employment (ICLS-93 and ICSE-18 classifications), with breakdowns by sex, age, education level, and residence.
Purpose: To support labour market monitoring, employment policy design, workforce planning, and evaluation of national development strategies through consistent and internationally comparable labour statistics.
Data Quality Notes: Data are derived from nationally representative quarterly household surveys using standardized methodologies. Aggregated indicators are subject to sampling and non-sampling errors, and estimates may vary across subpopulations and time periods.
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