Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 61.15 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Eastern Asia, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Asia is 61.15, measured in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Asia peaked at 74.44 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 61.15, in 2027.
That places Eastern Asia 22nd out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 74.44 | — |
| 1992 | 74.09 | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 73.44 | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 72.91 | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 72.43 | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 71.94 | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 71.49 | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 70.85 | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 70.35 | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 69.95 | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 69.32 | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 68.74 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 68.24 | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 68.08 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 67.84 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 67.67 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 67.48 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 67.04 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 66.57 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 66.4 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 66.35 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 65.98 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 65.66 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 65.46 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 65.19 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 64.95 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 64.64 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 64.39 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 63.97 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 62.28 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 63.68 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 62.51 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 62.76 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 62.09 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 61.8 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 61.52 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 61.15 | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 72.44 | 70.35 | 74.44 | 9 |
| 2000s | 68.09 | 66.57 | 69.95 | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.3 | 63.97 | 66.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.22 | 61.15 | 63.68 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Asia
- 19 Republic of Moldova 71.4 compare
- 20 Viet Nam 70.79 compare
- 21 Bahrain 69.32 compare
- 22 Peru 69.1 compare
- 23 Central African Republic 68.72 compare
- 24 Singapore 68.35 compare
- 25 Burkina Faso 67.43 compare
More work & labour data for Eastern Asia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 386,091 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 769,523 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.5 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.57 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.42 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0882 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 383,431 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1.29 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 295,790 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Asia?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Asia was 61.15 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 74.44 in 1991.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.15 in 2027.
- How does Eastern Asia rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Eastern Asia ranks 22nd out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Eastern Asia 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.