Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 59.34 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean is 59.34, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean peaked at 59.93 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 53.39, in 2020.
Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 30th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 57.97 | — |
| 1992 | 58.26 | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 58.76 | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 58.61 | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 58.06 | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 57.4 | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 58.18 | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 58.11 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 57.5 | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 57.34 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 57.64 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 57.47 | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 57.77 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 58.44 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 59.08 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 59.65 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 59.76 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 59.93 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 59.49 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 59.43 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 59.43 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 59.75 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 59.53 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 59.39 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 59.19 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 58.45 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 58.36 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 58.49 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 58.58 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 53.39 | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 56.22 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 58.35 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 58.76 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 59.1 | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 59.29 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 59.35 | +0.1% |
| 2027 | 59.34 | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.09 | 57.4 | 58.76 | 9 |
| 2000s | 58.66 | 57.34 | 59.93 | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.06 | 58.36 | 59.75 | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.98 | 53.39 | 59.35 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Latin America and the Caribbean
More work & labour data for Latin America and the Caribbean
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 62.53 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 331,299 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 198,545 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 5.1 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.9209 % change on previous year (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.34 % change on previous year (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 44,022 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 20,218 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.15 (2027)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 307,384 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Latin America and the Caribbean was 59.34 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 59.93 in 2008.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.39 in 2020.
- How does Latin America and the Caribbean rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 30th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Latin America and the Caribbean 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.