Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Congo

Congo: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 54.28 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
54.28
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
117th
of 188 countries
All-time high
54.97
in 1991
All-time low
50.47
in 2020
Years of data
37
1991–2027

Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Congo, 1991–2027

02040601991200920271991: 551992: 54.91993: 54.81994: 54.61995: 54.61996: 54.71997: 54.81998: 54.81999: 54.62000: 54.72001: 54.62002: 54.72003: 54.52004: 54.52005: 54.52006: 54.62007: 54.32008: 54.32009: 54.32010: 54.72011: 54.62012: 54.62013: 54.52014: 54.62015: 54.52016: 54.32017: 542018: 53.92019: 54.22020: 50.52021: 51.12022: 54.32023: 54.42024: 54.32025: 54.32026: 54.32027: 54.3

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Congo stood at 54.28.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Congo peaked at 54.97 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 50.47, in 2020.

Congo ranks 117th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Congo, year by year

Annual values for Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Congo, 1991 to 2027.
Year Value Change
1991 54.97
1992 54.93 -0.1%
1993 54.83 -0.2%
1994 54.61 -0.4%
1995 54.61 +0.0%
1996 54.71 +0.2%
1997 54.84 +0.2%
1998 54.84 -0.0%
1999 54.63 -0.4%
2000 54.69 +0.1%
2001 54.57 -0.2%
2002 54.73 +0.3%
2003 54.54 -0.3%
2004 54.47 -0.1%
2005 54.47 +0.0%
2006 54.57 +0.2%
2007 54.3 -0.5%
2008 54.26 -0.1%
2009 54.31 +0.1%
2010 54.66 +0.6%
2011 54.61 -0.1%
2012 54.64 +0.0%
2013 54.48 -0.3%
2014 54.64 +0.3%
2015 54.48 -0.3%
2016 54.31 -0.3%
2017 54.02 -0.5%
2018 53.95 -0.1%
2019 54.16 +0.4%
2020 50.47 -6.8%
2021 51.12 +1.3%
2022 54.27 +6.1%
2023 54.37 +0.2%
2024 54.35 -0.0%
2025 54.34 -0.0%
2026 54.3 -0.1%
2027 54.28 -0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 54.77 54.61 54.97 9
2000s 54.49 54.26 54.73 10
2010s 54.4 53.95 54.66 10
2020s 53.44 50.47 54.37 8

Countries ranked near Congo

  1. 114 Vanuatu 54.82 compare
  2. 115 Equatorial Guinea 54.75 compare
  3. 116 Haiti 54.35 compare
  4. 118 Uzbekistan 54.22 compare
  5. 119 Comoros 54.17 compare
  6. 120 Fiji 54.04 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Congo?
Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Congo was 54.28 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Congo?
The highest recorded value was 54.97 in 1991.
What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 50.47 in 2020.
How does Congo rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
Congo ranks 117th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Congo 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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Indicator
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,188 data points, 1991–2027
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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.