Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 64.33 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in South Sudan, 1991–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in South Sudan is 64.33, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in South Sudan peaked at 65.5 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 62.8, in 2020.
That places South Sudan 40th out of 188 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 65.19 | — |
| 1992 | 65.18 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 65.31 | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 65.26 | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 65.27 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 65.31 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 65.5 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 65.44 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 65.36 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 65.21 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 65.24 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 65.31 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 65.35 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 65.31 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 65.22 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 65.12 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 65.02 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 64.89 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 64.71 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 64.56 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 64.36 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 64.15 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 64.24 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 64.43 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 64.63 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 64.47 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 64.63 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 64.7 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 64.58 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 62.8 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 63.25 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 64.36 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 64.33 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 65.31 | 65.18 | 65.5 | 9 |
| 2000s | 65.14 | 64.71 | 65.35 | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.47 | 64.15 | 64.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 63.68 | 62.8 | 64.36 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 37 Mali 65.01 compare
- 38 Macau, China 64.99 compare
- 39 Kazakhstan 64.6 compare
- 41 Netherlands 64.03 compare
- 42 Angola 63.92 compare
- 43 Kenya 63.74 compare
More work & labour data for South Sudan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 12,299 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 16,235 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 9,132 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0382 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 11,542 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 23,841 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6635 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0087 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in South Sudan?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in South Sudan was 64.33 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 65.5 in 1997.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 62.8 in 2020.
- How does South Sudan rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- South Sudan ranks 40th out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.