China vs World: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates)

China
30,459
in 2027
World
179,385
in 2027
China rank
1st
World rank
1st

Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • China
  • World
50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k200520162027

How they compare

World currently reports 179,385 against 30,459 in China, a difference of 148,926.

That makes World's figure about 5.9 times China's.

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

China ranks 1st and World ranks 1st of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade China World Difference Ahead
2000s 35,018 142,061 107,043 World
2010s 34,176 160,223 126,047 World
2020s 31,903 177,137 145,234 World

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates), China or World?
World, at 179,385 against 30,459 in China as of 2027.
What is the difference in time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) between China and World?
148,926, with World ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and World?
23 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2027.
How do China and World rank globally for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates)?
China ranks 1st and World ranks 1st of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Time-related underemployment (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
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 6,324 data points, 2005–2027
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. Persons in time-related underemployment comprise all persons in employment, who satisfy the following three criteria during the reference period: a) are willing to work additional hours; b) are available to work additional hours i.e., are ready, within a specified subsequent period, to work additional hours, given opportunities for additional work; and c) worked less than a threshold relating to working time i.e., persons whose hours actually worked in all jobs during the reference period were below a threshold, to be chosen according to national circumstances. For details, refer to the Resolution concerning the measurement of underemployment and inadequate employment situations. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.