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

Timor-Leste: Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 46.01 in 2022. ▼ Falling

Latest (2022)
46.01
Change on year
up 36.1%
World rank
74th
of 78 countries
All-time high
58.64
in 2007
All-time low
33.81
in 2021
Years of data
6
2001–2022

Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Timor-Leste, 2001–2022

02040602001201120222001: 55.72007: 58.62010: 40.22013: 52.42021: 33.82022: 46

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2022, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Timor-Leste stood at 46.01.

The figure is up 36.1% on the previous year and down 12.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Timor-Leste peaked at 58.64 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 33.81, in 2021.

Timor-Leste ranks 74th of 78 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Annual values for Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+) in Timor-Leste, 2001 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2001 55.7
2007 58.64 +5.3%
2010 40.16 -31.5%
2013 52.39 +30.4%
2021 33.81 -35.5%
2022 46.01 +36.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 57.17 55.7 58.64 2
2010s 46.28 40.16 52.39 2
2020s 39.91 33.81 46.01 2

Countries ranked near Timor-Leste

  1. 71 Greece 48.21 compare
  2. 72 Italy 46.84 compare
  3. 73 Bosnia and Herzegovina 46.33 compare
  4. 75 North Macedonia 45.94 compare
  5. 76 Malawi 41.94 compare
  6. 77 Uganda 37.87 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Timor-Leste?
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Timor-Leste was 46.01 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Timor-Leste?
The highest recorded value was 58.64 in 2007.
What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Timor-Leste?
The lowest recorded value was 33.81 in 2021.
How does Timor-Leste rank for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Timor-Leste ranks 74th out of 78 countries with data for 2022.
Is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Timor-Leste?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Timor-Leste 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.