Benin vs Iceland: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates)

Benin
76.47
in 2027
Iceland
74.49
in 2027
Benin rank
16th
Iceland rank
18th

Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • Benin
  • Iceland
020406080199020082027

How they compare

Benin currently reports 76.47 against 74.49 in Iceland, a difference of 1.98.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 38 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Iceland ahead.

Benin ranks 16th and Iceland ranks 18th of 189 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Iceland in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Iceland Difference Ahead
1990s 72.04 73.96 1.92 Iceland
2000s 71.8 76.69 4.89 Iceland
2010s 73.34 75.67 2.33 Iceland
2020s 76.12 74.43 1.68 Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates), Benin or Iceland?
Benin, at 76.47 against 74.49 in Iceland as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) between Benin and Iceland?
1.98, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Iceland?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Benin and Iceland rank globally for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
Benin ranks 16th and Iceland ranks 18th of 189 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Labour force participation rate (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 participation rate (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 participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. 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.