Employment in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Employment was 16.17 in 2001. ▼ Falling
Latest (2001)
16.17
World rank
170th
of 174 countries
All-time high
22.9
in 1979
All-time low
14.8
in 1984
Years of data
12
1973–2001
Employment in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1973–2001
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2001, employment in Saint Kitts and Nevis stood at 16.17.
Over the whole period, employment in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 22.9 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 14.8, in 1984.
That places Saint Kitts and Nevis 170th out of 174 countries with data for 2001, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Employment in Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 19.67 | — |
| 1974 | 19.89 | +1.1% |
| 1975 | 19.98 | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 21.1 | +5.6% |
| 1977 | 22.17 | +5.1% |
| 1978 | 22.89 | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 22.9 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 22.7 | -0.9% |
| 1982 | 22.78 | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 15 | -34.2% |
| 1984 | 14.8 | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 16.17 | +9.2% |
Saint Kitts and Nevis compared with similar countries
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 16.17 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,235, 1% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 16.17 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2,099, 1% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21.23 | 19.67 | 22.9 | 7 |
| 1980s | 18.82 | 14.8 | 22.78 | 4 |
| 2000s | 16.17 | 16.17 | 16.17 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Saint Kitts and Nevis
- 167 Dominica 24.81 compare
- 168 Turks and Caicos Islands 21.49
- 169 Liechtenstein 19.2
- 171 San Marino 15.42 compare
- 172 Marshall Islands 12.48
- 173 Palau 9.57 compare
More work & labour data for Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7744 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6863 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.8504 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7192 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 25.56 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 37.83 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 15.62 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 14.62 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 30.24 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Employment in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 16.17 in 2001, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 22.9 in 1979.
- What is the lowest employment recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.8 in 1984.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for employment?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 170th out of 174 countries with data for 2001.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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