Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 50.08 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Cape Verde, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Cape Verde is 50.08, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Cape Verde peaked at 52.81 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 45.58, in 2020.
That places Cape Verde 140th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 52.43 | — |
| 1992 | 52.26 | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 52.13 | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 52.1 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 51.9 | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 51.7 | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 51.37 | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 51.11 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 50.87 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 50.67 | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 50.31 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 50 | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 49.64 | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 49.49 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 49.27 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 49.07 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 48.88 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 48.64 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 48.29 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 52.81 | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 52.65 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 52.55 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 52.4 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 52.24 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 52.11 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 52.02 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 51.94 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 48.8 | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 50.47 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 45.58 | -9.7% |
| 2021 | 46.64 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 50.2 | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 50.34 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 50.26 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 50.22 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 50.15 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 50.08 | -0.1% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 50.08 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 55.25, 91% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 50.08 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 58.57, 85% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.76 | 50.87 | 52.43 | 9 |
| 2000s | 49.43 | 48.29 | 50.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.8 | 48.8 | 52.81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.18 | 45.58 | 50.34 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
More work & labour data for Cape Verde
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 176.12 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 57.01 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 233.52 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 12.15 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.59 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 29,137 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 13,162 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.57 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.53 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Cape Verde?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Cape Verde was 50.08 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 52.81 in 2010.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.58 in 2020.
- How does Cape Verde rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Cape Verde ranks 140th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cape Verde 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.