Jobs gap (ILO modelled estimates) in South America
South America: Jobs gap (ILO modelled estimates) was 31,642 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Jobs gap in South America, 2004–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, jobs gap in South America stood at 31,642.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, jobs gap in South America peaked at 55,105 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 30,704, in 2014.
South America ranks 36th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Jobs gap (ILO modelled estimates) in South America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 38,576 | — |
| 2005 | 37,699 | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 36,494 | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 35,579 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 33,709 | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 36,617 | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 35,158 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 33,592 | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 33,504 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 32,180 | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 30,704 | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 33,398 | +8.8% |
| 2016 | 38,537 | +15.4% |
| 2017 | 41,370 | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 42,059 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 43,021 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 55,105 | +28.1% |
| 2021 | 47,984 | -12.9% |
| 2022 | 37,742 | -21.3% |
| 2023 | 35,248 | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 34,403 | -2.4% |
| 2025 | 32,505 | -5.5% |
| 2026 | 31,804 | -2.2% |
| 2027 | 31,642 | -0.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Jobs gap (ILO modelled estimates) in South America changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +28.1% | 43,021 | 55,105 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36,446 | 33,709 | 38,576 | 6 |
| 2010s | 36,352 | 30,704 | 43,021 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,304 | 31,642 | 55,105 | 8 |
More work & labour data for South America
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6536 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6333 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6731 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3248 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 450,619 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 49,401 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 190,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 188,449 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 379,097 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is jobs gap in South America?
- Jobs gap in South America was 31,642 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest jobs gap recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 55,105 in 2020.
- What is the lowest jobs gap recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,704 in 2014.
- How does South America rank for jobs gap?
- South America ranks 36th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is jobs gap rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South America 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.