British Virgin Islands vs Philippines: Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+)
British Virgin Islands
60.7%
in 1994
Philippines
60.4%
in 2023
British Virgin Islands rank
117th
Philippines rank
119th
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) over time
- British Virgin Islands
- Philippines
How they compare
British Virgin Islands currently reports 60.7% against 60.4% in Philippines, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 1960 it was Philippines ahead.
British Virgin Islands ranks 117th and Philippines ranks 119th of 199 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, British Virgin Islands averaged higher in 3 and Philippines in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | British Virgin Islands | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 27.3% | 54.6% | 27.2% | Philippines |
| 1970s | 68.6% | 55.3% | 13.2% | British Virgin Islands |
| 1980s | 72.7% | 29.5% | 43.2% | British Virgin Islands |
| 1990s | 68.7% | 64.5% | 4.2% | British Virgin Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+), British Virgin Islands or Philippines?
- British Virgin Islands, at 60.7% against 60.4% in Philippines as of 1994.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) between British Virgin Islands and Philippines?
- 0.3%, with British Virgin Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for British Virgin Islands and Philippines?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 1994.
- How do British Virgin Islands and Philippines rank globally for labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+)?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 117th and Philippines ranks 119th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.