How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Somalia?

23 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) (Based on 40 hours per week). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Costa Rica vs Somalia: Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates)

Costa Rica

2,435

in 2027

Somalia

2,346

in 2027

Costa Rica rank

117th

Somalia rank

118th

Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) over time

Costa Rica
Somalia

How they compare

Costa Rica currently reports 2,435 against 2,346 in Somalia, a difference of 89.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Costa Rica has been ahead every year.

Costa Rica ranks 117th and Somalia ranks 118th of 188 countries.

Costa Rica has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Costa Rica	Somalia	Difference	Ahead
2000s	2,033	1,233	799.75	Costa Rica
2010s	2,185	1,514	671.04	Costa Rica
2020s	2,254	2,079	174.87	Costa Rica

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates), Costa Rica or Somalia?: Costa Rica, at 2,435 against 2,346 in Somalia as of 2027.
What is the difference in full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) between Costa Rica and Somalia?: 89, with Costa Rica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Somalia?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2027.
How do Costa Rica and Somalia rank globally for full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates)?: Costa Rica ranks 117th and Somalia ranks 118th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) (Based on 40 hours per week). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator: Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) (Based on 40 hours per week)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 276 places, 6,324 data points, 2005–2027
Last refreshed: 25 August 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator refers to total weekly hours actually worked for employed persons in their main job divided by 40 or 48. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.