Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Canada
Canada: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 0.178 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Canada, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Canada stood at 0.178 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 129.7% on the previous year and down 78.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Canada peaked at 5.05 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -5.62 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Canada ranks 139th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Canada, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -1.18 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 0.4357 % change on previous year | -136.9% |
| 1994 | 2.06 % change on previous year | +373.6% |
| 1995 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 1996 | 0.8531 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 1997 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +151.1% |
| 1998 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +17.4% |
| 1999 | 2.63 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -52.8% |
| 2002 | 2.41 % change on previous year | +103.9% |
| 2003 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 2005 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 2006 | 1.81 % change on previous year | +36.2% |
| 2007 | 2.12 % change on previous year | +16.8% |
| 2008 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 2009 | -1.46 % change on previous year | -201.7% |
| 2010 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -187.8% |
| 2011 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 2012 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 2013 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 0.3445 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 2015 | 0.8083 % change on previous year | +134.6% |
| 2016 | 0.6172 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 2017 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +259.5% |
| 2018 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -24.1% |
| 2019 | 2 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 2020 | -5.62 % change on previous year | -381.6% |
| 2021 | 5.05 % change on previous year | -189.8% |
| 2022 | 3.73 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2023 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 2024 | -0.6002 % change on previous year | -138.6% |
| 2025 | 0.178 % change on previous year | -129.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.4 % change on previous year | -1.18 % change on previous year | 2.63 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.55 % change on previous year | -1.46 % change on previous year | 2.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.33 % change on previous year | 0.3445 % change on previous year | 2.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7154 % change on previous year | -5.62 % change on previous year | 5.05 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 136 Republic of Korea 0.2353 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Denmark 0.2279 % change on previous year compare
- 138 United States of America 0.2102 % change on previous year compare
- 140 New Caledonia 0.1698 % change on previous year compare
- 141 French Polynesia 0.1598 % change on previous year compare
- 142 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 0.1546 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Canada
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.3334 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.3231 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6552 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 39,234 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,715 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 26,798 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 26,814 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 53,612 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Canada?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Canada was 0.178 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 5.05 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.62 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Canada rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Canada ranks 139th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.