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

Liberia: Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 53.64 in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
53.64
Change on year
up 22.1%
World rank
57th
of 78 countries
All-time high
74.57
in 2016
All-time low
43.94
in 2017
Years of data
5
2010–2020

Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Liberia, 2010–2020

0204060802010201520202010: 56.22014: 74.52016: 74.62017: 43.92020: 53.6

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2020, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Liberia stood at 53.64.

The figure is up 22.1% on the previous year and down 4.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Liberia peaked at 74.57 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 43.94, in 2017.

That places Liberia 57th out of 78 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+) in Liberia, 2010 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2010 56.25
2014 74.46 +32.4%
2016 74.57 +0.1%
2017 43.94 -41.1%
2020 53.64 +22.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 62.3 43.94 74.57 4
2020s 53.64 53.64 53.64 1

Countries ranked near Liberia

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  4. 58 Bulgaria 53.19 compare
  5. 59 Honduras 53.06 compare
  6. 60 France 52.57 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Liberia?
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Liberia was 53.64 in 2020, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 74.57 in 2016.
What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was 43.94 in 2017.
How does Liberia rank for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Liberia ranks 57th out of 78 countries with data for 2020.
Is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Liberia 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.