Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Brazil
Brazil: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 59.42 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Brazil, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Brazil is 59.42, measured in 2027.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Brazil peaked at 61.62 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 52.2, in 2020.
That places Brazil 75th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 60.26 | — |
| 1992 | 60.38 | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 61.29 | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 61.15 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 61.01 | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 58.81 | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 58.95 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 58.33 | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 58.3 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 58.64 | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 59 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 59.85 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 59.43 | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 60.58 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 60.87 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 61.14 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 61.05 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 61.62 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 61.05 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 60.58 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 59.95 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 59.74 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 59.77 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 59.71 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 58.79 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 56.84 | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 56.27 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 56.55 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 57.14 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 52.2 | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 54.24 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 57.66 | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 57.91 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 59.03 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 59.37 | +0.6% |
| 2026 | 59.53 | +0.3% |
| 2027 | 59.42 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 59.83 | 58.3 | 61.29 | 9 |
| 2000s | 60.32 | 58.64 | 61.62 | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.53 | 56.27 | 60.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.42 | 52.2 | 59.53 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Brazil
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7328 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7065 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7581 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.74 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1001 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 215,063 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 17,625 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 82,304 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 81,060 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 163,364 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Brazil?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Brazil was 59.42 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 61.62 in 2008.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.2 in 2020.
- How does Brazil rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Brazil ranks 75th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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 employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.