Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Belize

Belize: Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 55.73 in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
55.73
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
54th
of 78 countries
All-time high
61.01
in 2018
All-time low
48.59
in 2020
Years of data
10
2013–2024

Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Belize, 2013–2024

02040602013201820242013: 57.42014: 58.32015: 58.72016: 59.82017: 59.82018: 612020: 48.62022: 572023: 55.92024: 55.7

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Belize is 55.73, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Belize peaked at 61.01 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 48.59, in 2020.

That places Belize 54th out of 78 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 10 years of available data.

Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Belize, year by year

Annual values for Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+) in Belize, 2013 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2013 57.4
2014 58.26 +1.5%
2015 58.68 +0.7%
2016 59.75 +1.8%
2017 59.81 +0.1%
2018 61.01 +2.0%
2020 48.59 -20.4%
2022 57.04 +17.4%
2023 55.9 -2.0%
2024 55.73 -0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 59.15 57.4 61.01 6
2020s 54.31 48.59 57.04 4

Countries ranked near Belize

  1. 51 Slovenia 56.23 compare
  2. 52 Portugal 55.82 compare
  3. 53 Zimbabwe 55.75 compare
  4. 55 Finland 55.02 compare
  5. 56 Serbia 54.7 compare
  6. 57 Liberia 53.64 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Belize?
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Belize was 55.73 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Belize?
The highest recorded value was 61.01 in 2018.
What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Belize?
The lowest recorded value was 48.59 in 2020.
How does Belize rank for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Belize ranks 54th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
Is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Belize?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Belize data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
78 places, 1,396 data points, 1987–2026
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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 International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.