Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Tonga
Tonga: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was -0.4892 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Tonga, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Tonga recorded -0.4892 % change on previous year for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 58.5% on the previous year and up 41.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Tonga peaked at 2.29 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -2.2 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Tonga ranks 161st of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Tonga, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2.28 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 1995 | -0.3028 % change on previous year | -117.2% |
| 1996 | -0.5166 % change on previous year | +70.6% |
| 1997 | 0.0399 % change on previous year | -107.7% |
| 1998 | 0.5932 % change on previous year | +1385.1% |
| 1999 | 0.5359 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2000 | 0.423 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 2001 | 0.1179 % change on previous year | -72.1% |
| 2002 | 0.0365 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 2003 | -0.286 % change on previous year | -884.3% |
| 2004 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -631.9% |
| 2005 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 1.49 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 0.0538 % change on previous year | -96.4% |
| 2008 | 0.25 % change on previous year | +364.8% |
| 2009 | 0.051 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 2010 | -0.0027 % change on previous year | -105.3% |
| 2011 | -0.1984 % change on previous year | +7300.2% |
| 2012 | -0.4136 % change on previous year | +108.5% |
| 2013 | -0.6823 % change on previous year | +65.0% |
| 2014 | -0.8717 % change on previous year | +27.7% |
| 2015 | -0.8355 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2016 | -0.8591 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2017 | -0.6576 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 2018 | -0.3001 % change on previous year | -54.4% |
| 2019 | -0.4614 % change on previous year | +53.7% |
| 2020 | -2.2 % change on previous year | +376.6% |
| 2021 | -0.2688 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 2022 | -1.37 % change on previous year | +410.0% |
| 2023 | -1.55 % change on previous year | +13.0% |
| 2024 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 2025 | -0.4892 % change on previous year | -58.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8348 % change on previous year | -0.5166 % change on previous year | 2.29 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.5112 % change on previous year | -0.286 % change on previous year | 1.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.5282 % change on previous year | -0.8717 % change on previous year | -0.0027 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.18 % change on previous year | -2.2 % change on previous year | -0.2688 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 158 Georgia -0.2978 % change on previous year compare
- 159 Albania -0.3097 % change on previous year compare
- 160 Thailand -0.3487 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Switzerland -0.4995 % change on previous year compare
- 163 Italy -0.5268 % change on previous year compare
- 164 Serbia -0.5477 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Tonga
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0285 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0138 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.0722 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.78 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 41.65 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 98.27 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 58.13 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 59.74 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 117.87 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Tonga?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Tonga was -0.4892 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 2.29 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.2 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Tonga rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Tonga ranks 161st out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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.
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- 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.