Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in CARICOM
CARICOM: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 56.49 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in CARICOM, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in CARICOM is 56.49, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in CARICOM peaked at 59.31 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 55.17, in 2020.
That places CARICOM 49th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in CARICOM, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 59.31 | — |
| 1992 | 58.98 | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 58.8 | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 58.68 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 58.92 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 58.77 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 58.66 | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 58.36 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 58.07 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 57.45 | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 57.13 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 56.71 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 56.46 | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 56.47 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 56.31 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 56.22 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 56.05 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 56.42 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 56.15 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 56.04 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 56.31 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 56.42 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 56.74 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 56.97 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 57.47 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 57.25 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 57.52 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 57.69 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 57.76 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 55.17 | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 56.04 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 56.84 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 57.32 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 56.88 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 56.71 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 56.55 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 56.49 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.73 | 58.07 | 59.31 | 9 |
| 2000s | 56.54 | 56.05 | 57.45 | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.02 | 56.04 | 57.76 | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.5 | 55.17 | 57.32 | 8 |
Countries ranked near CARICOM
More work & labour data for CARICOM
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 5,208 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 63.66 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 9,122 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.41 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment 7,930 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 7,930 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate 0.9807 % change on previous year (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.9807 % change on previous year (2025)
- Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) 63.66 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in CARICOM?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in CARICOM was 56.49 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in CARICOM?
- The highest recorded value was 59.31 in 1991.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in CARICOM?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.17 in 2020.
- How does CARICOM rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- CARICOM ranks 49th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in CARICOM?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this CARICOM 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.