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

Canada: Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 61.3 in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
61.3
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
26th
of 78 countries
All-time high
62.24
in 2023
All-time low
58.15
in 2020
Years of data
11
2014–2024

Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Canada, 2014–2024

02040602014201920242014: 61.42015: 61.32016: 61.12017: 61.92018: 61.62019: 61.92020: 58.12021: 60.52022: 622023: 62.22024: 61.3

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2024, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Canada stood at 61.3.

The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Canada peaked at 62.24 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 58.15, in 2020.

Canada ranks 26th of 78 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+) in Canada, 2014 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2014 61.43
2015 61.29 -0.2%
2016 61.11 -0.3%
2017 61.87 +1.3%
2018 61.6 -0.4%
2019 61.85 +0.4%
2020 58.15 -6.0%
2021 60.53 +4.1%
2022 62.03 +2.5%
2023 62.24 +0.3%
2024 61.3 -1.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 61.53 61.11 61.87 6
2020s 60.85 58.15 62.24 5

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 23 Ecuador 62.22 compare
  2. 24 Sweden 61.6 compare
  3. 25 Estonia 61.49 compare
  4. 27 Brunei Darussalam 61.12 compare
  5. 28 Denmark 61.04 compare
  6. 29 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 59.77 compare

See the full ranking of 78 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Canada?
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Canada was 61.3 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 62.24 in 2023.
What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 58.15 in 2020.
How does Canada rank for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Canada ranks 26th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
Is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Canada 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.