Jobs gap in Americas
Americas: Jobs gap was 58,371 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Jobs gap in Americas, 2004–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Americas recorded 58,371 for jobs gap in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, jobs gap in Americas peaked at 90,924 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 58,326, in 2025.
Americas ranks 21st of 87 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
Jobs gap in Americas, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 62,737 | — |
| 2005 | 61,366 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 59,514 | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 58,625 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 59,260 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 70,160 | +18.4% |
| 2010 | 69,580 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 66,938 | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 65,567 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 63,707 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 60,245 | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 61,095 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 65,467 | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 66,875 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 66,674 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 67,223 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 90,924 | +35.3% |
| 2021 | 77,269 | -15.0% |
| 2022 | 62,298 | -19.4% |
| 2023 | 59,092 | -5.1% |
| 2024 | 59,456 | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 58,326 | -1.9% |
| 2026 | 58,469 | +0.2% |
| 2027 | 58,371 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 61,944 | 58,625 | 70,160 | 6 |
| 2010s | 65,337 | 60,245 | 69,580 | 10 |
| 2020s | 65,526 | 58,326 | 90,924 | 8 |
More work & labour data for Americas
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 547,103 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2721 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2516 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2921 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.35 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.4885 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1.07 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1.09 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 541,310 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 142,736 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is jobs gap in Americas?
- Jobs gap in Americas was 58,371 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest jobs gap recorded in Americas?
- The highest recorded value was 90,924 in 2020.
- What is the lowest jobs gap recorded in Americas?
- The lowest recorded value was 58,326 in 2025.
- How does Americas rank for jobs gap?
- Americas ranks 21st out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is jobs gap rising or falling in Americas?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Americas data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Jobs gap (ILO modelled estimates). 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. The jobs gap is defined as the sum of the unemployed, the potential labour force and willing non-jobseekers. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.