Congo vs Liberia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Congo
2,815
in 2027
Liberia
2,834
in 2027
Congo rank
119th
Liberia rank
118th

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • Congo
  • Liberia
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How they compare

Liberia currently reports 2,834 against 2,815 in Congo, a difference of 19.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 38 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Liberia ahead.

Congo ranks 119th and Liberia ranks 118th of 189 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 1 and Liberia in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Liberia Difference Ahead
1990s 1,048 995.09 52.92 Congo
2000s 1,464 1,473 8.7 Liberia
2010s 2,005 2,038 33.96 Liberia
2020s 2,508 2,563 54.91 Liberia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Congo or Liberia?
Liberia, at 2,834 against 2,815 in Congo as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Congo and Liberia?
19, with Liberia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Liberia?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Congo and Liberia rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Congo ranks 119th and Liberia ranks 118th of 189 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

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. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.