Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in East Timor
East Timor: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 2.55 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in East Timor, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in East Timor stood at 2.55 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and down 24.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in East Timor peaked at 9.17 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -14.2 % change on previous year, in 2000.
East Timor ranks 44th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 East Timor, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.77 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 2.2 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 1993 | 2.24 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 2.48 % change on previous year | +10.6% |
| 1995 | 2.53 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1997 | 2.75 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 1998 | 3.16 % change on previous year | +14.9% |
| 1999 | -9.41 % change on previous year | -397.4% |
| 2000 | -14.2 % change on previous year | +50.9% |
| 2001 | 8.49 % change on previous year | -159.8% |
| 2002 | 9.17 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -48.6% |
| 2004 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 2005 | 1.81 % change on previous year | +26.6% |
| 2006 | 3.05 % change on previous year | +68.7% |
| 2007 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 2008 | 2.12 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 2.27 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 2012 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 2.81 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 2.97 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 3.36 % change on previous year | +13.3% |
| 2018 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -41.7% |
| 2020 | 1.94 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 3.58 % change on previous year | +84.5% |
| 2022 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2023 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 2024 | 2.34 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 2025 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2026 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2027 | 2.55 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
East Timor compared with similar countries
- East Timor's 2.55 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.29 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- East Timor's 2.55 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.7361 % change on previous year, 3.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in East Timor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -397.4% | 3.16 % change on previous year | -9.41 % change on previous year |
| 2001 | +159.8% | -14.2 % change on previous year | 8.49 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | +84.5% | 1.94 % change on previous year | 3.58 % change on previous year |
| 2004 | -69.7% | 4.71 % change on previous year | 1.43 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.13 % change on previous year | -9.41 % change on previous year | 3.16 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.09 % change on previous year | -14.2 % change on previous year | 9.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.73 % change on previous year | 1.85 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.48 % change on previous year | 1.94 % change on previous year | 3.58 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near East Timor
- 41 Guinea 2.61 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Kenya 2.59 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Vanuatu 2.58 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Sierra Leone 2.41 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Sao Tome and Principe 2.4 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Namibia 2.37 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for East Timor
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 321 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 67.53 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 667.78 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 1.77 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.22 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 11,687 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 3,450 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 66.34 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.18 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in East Timor?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in East Timor was 2.55 % 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 East Timor?
- The highest recorded value was 9.17 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in East Timor?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.2 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does East Timor rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- East Timor ranks 44th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in East Timor?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this East Timor 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.