Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Central America
Central America: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 59.34 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Central America, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Central America stood at 59.34.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Central America peaked at 59.38 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 54.32, in 2020.
That places Central America 31st out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Central America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 57.03 | — |
| 1992 | 57.44 | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 57.83 | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 57.5 | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 56.38 | -2.0% |
| 1996 | 57 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 58.61 | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 58.81 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 58.75 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 58.57 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 58.11 | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 57.57 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 57.67 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 57.43 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 58.21 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 58.7 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 58.75 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 58.42 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 57.5 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 57.45 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 57.61 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 58.74 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 58.37 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 58.09 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 58.34 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 58.37 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 58.53 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 58.86 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 59.04 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 54.32 | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 57.68 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 58.61 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 59.34 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 59.38 | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 59.36 | -0.0% |
| 2026 | 59.33 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 59.34 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57.7 | 56.38 | 58.81 | 9 |
| 2000s | 58.09 | 57.43 | 58.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.34 | 57.45 | 59.04 | 10 |
| 2020s | 58.42 | 54.32 | 59.38 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Central America
- 28 New Zealand 66.47 compare
- 29 Timor-Leste 66.34 compare
- 30 Bahamas 66.28 compare
- 31 Ethiopia 66.23 compare
- 32 Indonesia 65.99 compare
- 33 Oman 65.99 compare
- 34 Côte d'Ivoire 65.43 compare
More work & labour data for Central America
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 97,869 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 197,005 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.504 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4799 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5282 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6901 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 99,136 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 194,627 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 36,936 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Central America?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Central America was 59.34 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central America?
- The highest recorded value was 59.38 in 2024.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central America?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.32 in 2020.
- How does Central America rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Central America ranks 31st out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Central America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central America 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.