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

Uruguay: Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 58 in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
58
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
41st
of 78 countries
All-time high
61.85
in 2011
All-time low
57.26
in 2022
Years of data
16
2007–2024

Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Uruguay, 2007–2024

02040602007201520242007: 57.82008: 58.92009: 59.72010: 59.72011: 61.92012: 612013: 60.72014: 61.62015: 60.12016: 59.52017: 59.12018: 58.42019: 57.92022: 57.32023: 57.92024: 58

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uruguay is 58, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 5.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uruguay peaked at 61.85 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 57.26, in 2022.

That places Uruguay 41st 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 Uruguay, year by year

Annual values for Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+) in Uruguay, 2007 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2007 57.82
2008 58.87 +1.8%
2009 59.73 +1.5%
2010 59.68 -0.1%
2011 61.85 +3.6%
2012 61.02 -1.4%
2013 60.67 -0.6%
2014 61.56 +1.5%
2015 60.07 -2.4%
2016 59.55 -0.9%
2017 59.06 -0.8%
2018 58.37 -1.2%
2019 57.88 -0.8%
2022 57.26 -1.1%
2023 57.88 +1.1%
2024 58 +0.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 58.81 57.82 59.73 3
2010s 59.97 57.88 61.85 10
2020s 57.71 57.26 58 3

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 38 Albania 58.14 compare
  2. 39 Austria 58.13 compare
  3. 40 Mongolia 58.12 compare
  4. 42 Mexico 57.99 compare
  5. 43 Slovakia 57.9 compare
  6. 44 Argentina 57.63 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uruguay?
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Uruguay was 58 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 61.85 in 2011.
What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was 57.26 in 2022.
How does Uruguay rank for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Uruguay ranks 41st out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
Is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Uruguay 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.