Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in South America
South America: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 59.74 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in South America, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in South America is 59.74, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in South America peaked at 61.14 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 53.05, in 2020.
South America ranks 27th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in South America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 59.01 | — |
| 1992 | 59.3 | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 59.88 | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 59.75 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 59.31 | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 58.07 | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 58.6 | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 58.4 | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 57.51 | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 57.35 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 57.97 | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 57.91 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 58.31 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 59.35 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 60.01 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 60.65 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 60.79 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 61.14 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 60.89 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 60.86 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 60.78 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 60.8 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 60.6 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 60.47 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 59.99 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 58.86 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 58.62 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 58.64 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 58.67 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 53.05 | -9.6% |
| 2021 | 55.85 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 58.55 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 58.85 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 59.35 | +0.9% |
| 2025 | 59.64 | +0.5% |
| 2026 | 59.76 | +0.2% |
| 2027 | 59.74 | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.87 | 57.51 | 59.88 | 9 |
| 2000s | 59.44 | 57.35 | 61.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.83 | 58.62 | 60.86 | 10 |
| 2020s | 58.1 | 53.05 | 59.76 | 8 |
Countries ranked near South America
- 24 Singapore 68.35 compare
- 25 Burkina Faso 67.43 compare
- 26 Jamaica 67.18 compare
- 27 Paraguay 67.1 compare
- 28 New Zealand 66.47 compare
- 29 East Timor 66.34 compare
- 30 Bahamas 66.28 compare
More work & labour data for South America
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 188,449 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 379,097 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6536 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6333 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6731 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3248 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 190,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 450,619 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 49,401 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in South America?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in South America was 59.74 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 61.14 in 2008.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.05 in 2020.
- How does South America rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- South America ranks 27th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South America 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.