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

Uganda: Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 37.87 in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
37.87
Change on year
down 50.6%
World rank
77th
of 78 countries
All-time high
79.27
in 2011
All-time low
37.87
in 2024
Years of data
7
2010–2024

Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Uganda, 2010–2024

0204060802010201720242010: 722011: 79.32012: 67.72014: 75.42017: 47.52021: 76.62024: 37.9

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2024, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uganda stood at 37.87. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.6% on the previous year and down 49.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uganda peaked at 79.27 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 37.87, in 2024.

Uganda ranks 77th of 78 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Annual values for Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+) in Uganda, 2010 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2010 71.98
2011 79.27 +10.1%
2012 67.65 -14.7%
2014 75.43 +11.5%
2017 47.55 -37.0%
2021 76.65 +61.2%
2024 37.87 -50.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 68.38 47.55 79.27 5
2020s 57.26 37.87 76.65 2

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 74 Timor-Leste 46.01 compare
  2. 75 North Macedonia 45.94 compare
  3. 76 Malawi 41.94 compare
  4. 78 Kosovo 33.84 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uganda?
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uganda was 37.87 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 79.27 in 2011.
What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 37.87 in 2024.
How does Uganda rank for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Uganda ranks 77th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
Is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is down 49.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Uganda 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
Last refreshed

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.