Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste: 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 Timor-Leste, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste peaked at 9.17 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -14.2 % change on previous year, in 2000.
Timor-Leste 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.
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 Timor-Leste
- 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 Timor-Leste
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 67.53 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 667.78 (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 0 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 62.1% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 72.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) 34.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages) 67.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) 37.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Timor-Leste?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste?
- 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 Timor-Leste?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.2 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Timor-Leste rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Timor-Leste ranks 44th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Timor-Leste?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Timor-Leste 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.