Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Tanzania
Tanzania: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 82.38 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Tanzania, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Tanzania is 82.38, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Tanzania peaked at 85.43 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 81.35, in 2020.
That places Tanzania 4th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 83.54 | — |
| 1992 | 83.44 | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 83.2 | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 83.14 | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 83.26 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 83.45 | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 83.59 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 83.63 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 83.67 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 83.74 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 83.85 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 84.22 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 84.57 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 84.89 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 85.18 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 85.43 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 85.21 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 84.94 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 84.67 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 83.69 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 82.77 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 82.43 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 82.1 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 82.18 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 82.25 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 82.27 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 82.31 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 82.33 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 82.36 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 81.35 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 82.16 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 82.45 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 82.45 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 82.44 | -0.0% |
| 2025 | 82.4 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 82.38 | -0.0% |
| 2027 | 82.38 | +0.0% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 82.38 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 54.25, 1.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 82.38 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 58.57, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 83.44 | 83.14 | 83.67 | 9 |
| 2000s | 84.67 | 83.74 | 85.43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 82.47 | 82.1 | 83.69 | 10 |
| 2020s | 82.25 | 81.35 | 82.45 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More work & labour data for Tanzania
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 7,078 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 83.66 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 36,231 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 1.52 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.09 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 8,562 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 2,584 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 3.35 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 3.13 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Tanzania?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Tanzania was 82.38 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 85.43 in 2006.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.35 in 2020.
- How does Tanzania rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Tanzania ranks 4th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.