Namibia Namibia’s 2023 Labour Force Survey highlights unemployment challenges and income disparities Helena Mboti and Cheryl Emvula * 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) […] todayJanuary 31, 2025 28