Labour dependency ratio in Guam
Guam: Labour dependency ratio was 1.28 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour dependency ratio in Guam, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour dependency ratio in Guam is 1.28, measured in 2027.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour dependency ratio in Guam peaked at 1.64 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.06, in 1991.
Guam ranks 94th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour dependency ratio in Guam, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.06 | — |
| 1992 | 1.08 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 1.14 | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 1.2 | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 1.22 | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 1.25 | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 1.3 | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 1.26 | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 1.44 | +14.2% |
| 2000 | 1.5 | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 1.52 | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 1.59 | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 1.55 | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 1.5 | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 1.49 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 1.43 | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 1.64 | +15.4% |
| 2008 | 1.56 | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 1.48 | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 1.46 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 1.54 | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 1.49 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 1.46 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 1.35 | -7.6% |
| 2015 | 1.33 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 1.29 | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 1.28 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 1.28 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 1.29 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 1.43 | +11.2% |
| 2021 | 1.41 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 1.3 | -8.0% |
| 2023 | 1.29 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 1.29 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 1.29 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 1.29 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 1.28 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.22 | 1.06 | 1.44 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.52 | 1.43 | 1.64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.38 | 1.28 | 1.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.32 | 1.28 | 1.43 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Guam
More work & labour data for Guam
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1295 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 205.5 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.45 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1509 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.121 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 186.51 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 6.13 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 102.14 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1134 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 103.36 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour dependency ratio in Guam?
- Labour dependency ratio in Guam was 1.28 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour dependency ratio recorded in Guam?
- The highest recorded value was 1.64 in 2007.
- What is the lowest labour dependency ratio recorded in Guam?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.06 in 1991.
- How does Guam rank for labour dependency ratio?
- Guam ranks 94th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour dependency ratio rising or falling in Guam?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Guam data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour dependency ratio (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. This indicator provides the ratio of dependents (persons aged 0 to 14 + persons aged 15 and above that are either outside the labour force or unemployed) to total employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.