Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Barbados
Barbados: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 150.76 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Barbados, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Barbados stood at 150.76.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Barbados peaked at 152.32 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 134.2, in 1990.
That places Barbados 178th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Barbados, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 134.2 | — |
| 1991 | 134.47 | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 134.53 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 136.39 | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 138.09 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 140.57 | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 139.44 | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 140.17 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 140.92 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 141.59 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 141.94 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 142.67 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 143.92 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 145.13 | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 147.6 | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 148.48 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 149.37 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 150.21 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 150.84 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 151.2 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 151.41 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 151.56 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 149.94 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 152.32 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 148.75 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 147.53 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 149.79 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 150.79 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 150.45 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 149.27 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 145.66 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 144.51 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 151.78 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 151.47 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 151.89 | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 151.62 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 151.22 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 150.76 | -0.3% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's 150.76 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,118, 5% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Barbados's 150.76 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,448, 4% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 138.04 | 134.2 | 141.59 | 10 |
| 2000s | 147.14 | 141.94 | 151.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 150.18 | 147.53 | 152.32 | 10 |
| 2020s | 149.86 | 144.51 | 151.89 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
- 175 Brunei 240.28 compare
- 176 Cape Verde 233.52 compare
- 177 Belize 190.45 compare
- 179 New Caledonia 132.64 compare
- 180 Vanuatu 127.06 compare
- 181 French Polynesia 120.93 compare
More work & labour data for Barbados
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7079 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6853 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7302 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9854 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8257 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 114.42 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 165.89 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 97.75 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 96.95 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 194.7 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Barbados?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Barbados was 150.76 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 152.32 in 2013.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 134.2 in 1990.
- How does Barbados rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Barbados ranks 178th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Barbados 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.