Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) was 557.54 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) in Bhutan, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) in Bhutan is 557.54, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 28.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) in Bhutan peaked at 557.54 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 362.6, in 2005.
That places Bhutan 157th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 362.6 | — |
| 2006 | 373 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 380.55 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 389.84 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 399.25 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 402.31 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 411.43 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 406.34 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 417.59 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 408.93 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 419.58 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 426.4 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 433.25 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 441.01 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 483.79 | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 462.81 | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 499.99 | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 491.71 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 530.39 | +7.9% |
| 2024 | 537.58 | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 544.29 | +1.2% |
| 2026 | 551.55 | +1.3% |
| 2027 | 557.54 | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 381.05 | 362.6 | 399.25 | 5 |
| 2010s | 425.06 | 402.31 | 483.79 | 10 |
| 2020s | 521.98 | 462.81 | 557.54 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) in Bhutan?
- Full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) in Bhutan was 557.54 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 557.54 in 2027.
- What is the lowest full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 362.6 in 2005.
- How does Bhutan rank for full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Bhutan ranks 157th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) (Based on 40 hours per week). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator refers to total weekly hours actually worked for employed persons in their main job divided by 40 or 48. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.