Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in South America
South America: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 0.7625 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in South America, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South America recorded 0.7625 % change on previous year for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in 2027.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 53.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in South America peaked at 4.74 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -5.89 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places South America 55th out of 85 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in South America, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.74 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 2.87 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -55.8% |
| 1997 | 3.4 % change on previous year | +170.5% |
| 1998 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -21.5% |
| 1999 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -24.6% |
| 2001 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +30.0% |
| 2002 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2003 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 2.77 % change on previous year | +21.6% |
| 2005 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 2006 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 2007 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -28.4% |
| 2008 | 1.59 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 2009 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +39.4% |
| 2010 | 0.6152 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 2011 | 0.6936 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 2012 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +78.2% |
| 2013 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 2014 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 1.59 % change on previous year | +58.2% |
| 2016 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 2017 | 1.63 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 2018 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 2019 | 1.23 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 2020 | -5.89 % change on previous year | -578.5% |
| 2021 | 4.74 % change on previous year | -180.4% |
| 2022 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 2023 | 0.7021 % change on previous year | -72.1% |
| 2024 | 1.43 % change on previous year | +103.8% |
| 2025 | 0.8612 % change on previous year | -39.8% |
| 2026 | 0.8058 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 2027 | 0.7625 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.68 % change on previous year | 1.26 % change on previous year | 3.4 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.12 % change on previous year | 1.4 % change on previous year | 2.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.16 % change on previous year | 0.6152 % change on previous year | 1.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7408 % change on previous year | -5.89 % change on previous year | 4.74 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near South America
- 52 Egypt 2.16 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Guatemala 2.15 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Equatorial Guinea 2.1 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Gabon 2.05 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 2.01 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Honduras 2.01 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Kyrgyzstan 1.93 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for South America
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 188,449 1000 No (2100)
- 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 - Both sexes 379,097 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in South America?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in South America was 0.7625 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 4.74 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.89 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does South America rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- South America ranks 55th out of 85 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South America data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.