Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in United States
United States: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 0.3372 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in United States, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United States recorded 0.3372 % change on previous year for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in 2027.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 73.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in United States peaked at 1.62 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -1.32 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places United States 132nd out of 188 countries 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 United States, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.5973 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.47 % change on previous year | +145.5% |
| 1993 | 0.9182 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 1994 | 1.62 % change on previous year | +76.5% |
| 1995 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 1996 | 1.4 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 1998 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -36.1% |
| 1999 | 1.2 % change on previous year | +16.3% |
| 2000 | 1.27 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 0.7269 % change on previous year | -42.6% |
| 2002 | 0.7487 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 0.623 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 2004 | 0.8807 % change on previous year | +41.4% |
| 2005 | 1.33 % change on previous year | +51.3% |
| 2006 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 0.9392 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 2008 | 1.16 % change on previous year | +23.5% |
| 2009 | 0.1707 % change on previous year | -85.3% |
| 2010 | 0.1208 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 2011 | 0.3128 % change on previous year | +159.1% |
| 2012 | 0.8786 % change on previous year | +180.8% |
| 2013 | 0.4656 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 2014 | 0.6037 % change on previous year | +29.7% |
| 2015 | 0.7831 % change on previous year | +29.7% |
| 2016 | 1.36 % change on previous year | +73.5% |
| 2017 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2019 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +29.9% |
| 2020 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -190.8% |
| 2021 | 0.4264 % change on previous year | -132.3% |
| 2022 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +183.2% |
| 2023 | 1.39 % change on previous year | +14.9% |
| 2024 | 0.7017 % change on previous year | -49.4% |
| 2025 | 0.3939 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 2026 | 0.3406 % change on previous year | -13.5% |
| 2027 | 0.3372 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 0.3372 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0783 % change on previous year, 4.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.24 % change on previous year | 0.5973 % change on previous year | 1.62 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.93 % change on previous year | 0.1707 % change on previous year | 1.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8362 % change on previous year | 0.1208 % change on previous year | 1.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4346 % change on previous year | -1.32 % change on previous year | 1.39 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 129 Azerbaijan 0.3592 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Bahamas 0.3554 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Jamaica 0.3383 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Saint Lucia 0.3287 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Brazil 0.3027 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Georgia 0.2843 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for United States
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 113,208 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 61.24 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 178,849 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 4.4 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.05 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 159,991 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 141,322 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 58.55 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.27 % 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 United States?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in United States was 0.3372 % 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 1.62 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.32 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does United States rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- United States ranks 132nd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.
Computed from
- 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.