Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Panama
Panama: Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 57.27 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Panama, 1997–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Panama is 57.27, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and down 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Panama peaked at 61.5 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 51.3, in 2020.
That places Panama 47th out of 78 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 56.45 | — |
| 2003 | 55.71 | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 59.87 | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 61.5 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 51.3 | -16.6% |
| 2021 | 53.5 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 57.75 | +7.9% |
| 2024 | 57.27 | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56.45 | 56.45 | 56.45 | 1 |
| 2000s | 57.79 | 55.71 | 59.87 | 2 |
| 2010s | 61.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 1 |
| 2020s | 54.95 | 51.3 | 57.75 | 4 |
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More work & labour data for Panama
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.192 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1956 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1888 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 4,652 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,175 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,950 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,955 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,905 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Panama?
- Employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Panama was 57.27 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 61.5 in 2018.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.3 in 2020.
- How does Panama rank for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Panama ranks 47th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Panama 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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About this data
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.