Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Canada
Canada: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 59.32 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Canada, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Canada stood at 59.32.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Canada peaked at 63.04 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 57.55, in 1993.
That places Canada 76th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 59.4 | — |
| 1992 | 57.99 | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 57.55 | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 58.02 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 58.29 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 58.05 | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 58.56 | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 59.32 | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 60.14 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 60.83 | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 60.69 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 61.3 | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 62.03 | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 62.24 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 62.22 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 62.49 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 62.98 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 63.04 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 61.29 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 61.27 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 61.51 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 61.64 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 61.79 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 61.38 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 61.31 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 61.02 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 61.56 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 61.72 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 62.06 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 57.91 | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 60.29 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 61.8 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 61.82 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 60.63 | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 60.06 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 59.58 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 59.32 | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.59 | 57.55 | 60.14 | 9 |
| 2000s | 61.91 | 60.69 | 63.04 | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.53 | 61.02 | 62.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.18 | 57.91 | 61.82 | 8 |
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- 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-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Canada?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Canada was 59.32 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 63.04 in 2008.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.55 in 1993.
- How does Canada rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Canada ranks 76th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Canada 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.