Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Gambia
Gambia: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 44.16 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Gambia, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Gambia is 44.16, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Gambia peaked at 45.83 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 42.99, in 2012.
That places Gambia 161st out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 43.52 | — |
| 1992 | 43.48 | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 43.48 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 43.42 | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 43.39 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 43.39 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 43.52 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 43.58 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 43.69 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 43.71 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 43.76 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 43.49 | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 43.52 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 43.54 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 43.48 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 43.25 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 43.13 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 43.29 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 43.41 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 43.45 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 43.03 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 42.99 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 43.39 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 43.93 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 44.38 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 44.81 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 45.34 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 45.83 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 45.61 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 44.89 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 44.68 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 44.71 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 44.47 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 44.43 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 44.36 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 44.26 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 44.16 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43.49 | 43.39 | 43.69 | 9 |
| 2000s | 43.46 | 43.13 | 43.76 | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.28 | 42.99 | 45.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.49 | 44.16 | 44.89 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 158 Italy 45.68 compare
- 159 French Polynesia 45.55 compare
- 160 North Macedonia 44.94 compare
- 162 Bosnia and Herzegovina 42.68 compare
- 163 Egypt 41.49 compare
- 164 Puerto Rico 40.39 compare
More work & labour data for Gambia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0232 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0132 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0328 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0501 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 3,523 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,039 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,898 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,805 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,703 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Gambia?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Gambia was 44.16 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 45.83 in 2018.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.99 in 2012.
- How does Gambia rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Gambia ranks 161st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Gambia 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.