Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Angola

Angola: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 17,452 in 2027. β–² Rising

Latest (2027)
17,452
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
41st
of 189 countries
All-time high
17,452
in 2027
All-time low
4,925
in 1990
Years of data
38
1990–2027

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Angola, 1990–2027

5.0k10.0k15.0k1990200820271990: 4.9k1991: 5.1k1992: 5.2k1993: 5.4k1994: 5.6k1995: 5.7k1996: 5.9k1997: 6.1k1998: 6.4k1999: 6.6k2000: 6.8k2001: 7.1k2002: 7.3k2003: 7.6k2004: 7.9k2005: 8.2k2006: 8.5k2007: 8.8k2008: 9.2k2009: 9.5k2010: 9.9k2011: 10.3k2012: 10.6k2013: 11.0k2014: 11.4k2015: 11.7k2016: 12.1k2017: 12.5k2018: 12.9k2019: 13.3k2020: 13.5k2021: 14.5k2022: 14.8k2023: 15.3k2024: 15.8k2025: 16.3k2026: 16.9k2027: 17.5k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Angola stood at 17,452. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 39.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Angola peaked at 17,452 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 4,925, in 1990.

That places Angola 41st out of 189 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 5,696 4,925 6,583 10
2000s 8,075 6,813 9,503 10
2010s 11,579 9,873 13,331 10
2020s 15,565 13,485 17,452 8

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Angola?
Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Angola was 17,452 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Angola?
The highest recorded value was 17,452 in 2027.
What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Angola?
The lowest recorded value was 4,925 in 1990.
How does Angola rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Angola ranks 41st out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Angola?
Over the last ten years it is up 39.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Angola data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

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. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.