Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands
Pacific Islands: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 60.93 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands is 60.93, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands peaked at 62.01 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 55.16, in 1993.
Pacific Islands ranks 23rd of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 37 years of available data.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 56.23 | — |
| 1992 | 55.46 | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 55.16 | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 56.13 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 57.24 | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 57.27 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 56.99 | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 57.06 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 57.27 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 57.81 | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 57.83 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 58.09 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 58.4 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 58.65 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 59.43 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 59.8 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 60.23 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 60.41 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 59.6 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 59.63 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 59.75 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 59.45 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 59.2 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 59.01 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 59.22 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 59.47 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 59.87 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 60.37 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 60.63 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 59.23 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 60.69 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 61.89 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 62.01 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 61.49 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 61.27 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 61.12 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 60.93 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56.54 | 55.16 | 57.27 | 9 |
| 2000s | 59.03 | 57.81 | 60.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.66 | 59.01 | 60.63 | 10 |
| 2020s | 61.08 | 59.23 | 62.01 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Pacific Islands
More work & labour data for Pacific Islands
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 23,429 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 63.48 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 13,478 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.86 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 22,012 (2025)
- Employment 22,012 (2025)
- Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) 63.48 (2027)
- Time-related underemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 5.73 (2027)
- NEET: Youth not in employment, education or training 1,081 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands was 60.93 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Pacific Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 62.01 in 2023.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Pacific Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.16 in 1993.
- How does Pacific Islands rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Pacific Islands ranks 23rd out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Pacific Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Pacific Islands 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.