Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 421.58 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Bhutan, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Bhutan is 421.58, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Bhutan peaked at 421.58 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 224.34, in 1995.
That places Bhutan 161st 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 Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 237.5 | — |
| 1991 | 241.88 | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 233.43 | -3.5% |
| 1993 | 224.82 | -3.7% |
| 1994 | 225.72 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 224.34 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 226.24 | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 232.24 | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 239.06 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 247.17 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 256.11 | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 265.54 | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 275.47 | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 285.88 | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 296.83 | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 307.04 | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 315.48 | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 323.19 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 330.82 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 338.17 | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 337.48 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 340.38 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 331.21 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 341.71 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 333.16 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 341.58 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 346.26 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 351.31 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 356.71 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 384.92 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 400.2 | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 414.32 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 384.12 | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 401.41 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 406.29 | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 411.26 | +1.2% |
| 2026 | 416.54 | +1.3% |
| 2027 | 421.58 | +1.2% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 421.58 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,208, 8% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 421.58 is below the median for South Asia, which is 8,711, 5% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 233.24 | 224.34 | 247.17 | 10 |
| 2000s | 299.45 | 256.11 | 338.17 | 10 |
| 2010s | 346.47 | 331.21 | 384.92 | 10 |
| 2020s | 406.97 | 384.12 | 421.58 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More work & labour data for Bhutan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7164 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6963 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7381 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.816 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9406 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 573.27 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 420.94 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 334.32 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 356.11 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 690.43 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Bhutan?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Bhutan was 421.58 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 421.58 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 224.34 in 1995.
- How does Bhutan rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Bhutan ranks 161st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bhutan 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.