Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Argentina
Argentina: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 22,928 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Argentina, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Argentina stood at 22,928. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Argentina peaked at 22,928 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 13,465, in 1990.
That places Argentina 32nd out of 188 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.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13,465 | — |
| 1991 | 13,899 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 14,312 | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 14,742 | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 15,116 | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 15,244 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 15,613 | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 16,058 | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 16,382 | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 16,482 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 16,658 | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 16,713 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 16,535 | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 17,011 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 17,502 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 17,624 | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 17,956 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 18,001 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 18,042 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 18,400 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 18,469 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 18,858 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 19,007 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 19,112 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 19,178 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 19,343 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 19,498 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 19,644 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 20,126 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 20,580 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 19,318 | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 20,994 | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 21,567 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 22,070 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 22,162 | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 22,422 | +1.2% |
| 2026 | 22,680 | +1.2% |
| 2027 | 22,928 | +1.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 22,928 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,367, 6.8× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 22,928 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,448, 6.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15,131 | 13,465 | 16,482 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,444 | 16,535 | 18,400 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,381 | 18,469 | 20,580 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,768 | 19,318 | 22,928 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More work & labour data for Argentina
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7783 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7715 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7851 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.514 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 52,564 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 2,664 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 19,145 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 19,111 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 38,256 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Argentina?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Argentina was 22,928 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 22,928 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,465 in 1990.
- How does Argentina rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Argentina ranks 32nd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Argentina 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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About this data
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.