Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Somalia
Somalia: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 27.37 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Somalia, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Somalia stood at 27.37.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Somalia peaked at 28.04 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 27.1, in 2021.
That places Somalia 185th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Somalia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27.53 | — |
| 1992 | 27.3 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 27.29 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 27.11 | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 27.28 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 27.35 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 27.57 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 27.62 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 27.64 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 27.72 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 27.75 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 27.77 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 27.8 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 27.84 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 27.9 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 27.97 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 28.04 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 28.04 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 28.02 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 27.98 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 27.89 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 27.81 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 27.82 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 27.82 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 27.84 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 27.78 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 27.81 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 27.69 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 27.62 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 27.16 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 27.1 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 27.44 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 27.48 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 27.48 | -0.0% |
| 2025 | 27.43 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 27.4 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 27.37 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27.41 | 27.11 | 27.64 | 9 |
| 2000s | 27.89 | 27.72 | 28.04 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.81 | 27.62 | 27.98 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.36 | 27.1 | 27.48 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 182 Jordan 33.59 compare
- 183 Afghanistan 32.41 compare
- 184 Syrian Arab Republic 31.63 compare
- 186 Yemen 27.23 compare
- 187 Djibouti 23.44 compare
- 188 Sao Tome and Principe 21.16 compare
More work & labour data for Somalia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.4323 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4971 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.7917 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 22,865 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 12,986 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 34,351 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 33,013 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 67,364 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Somalia?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Somalia was 27.37 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 28.04 in 2007.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.1 in 2021.
- How does Somalia rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Somalia ranks 185th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Somalia 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.