Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Canada
Canada: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 22,260 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Canada, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Canada is 22,260, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Canada peaked at 22,260 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 14,709, in 1990.
Canada ranks 33rd of 188 countries on this measure, 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 Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 14,709 | — |
| 1991 | 14,787 | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 14,757 | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 14,852 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 14,992 | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 15,100 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 15,251 | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 15,488 | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 15,736 | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 16,028 | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 16,296 | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 16,557 | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 17,037 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 17,448 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 17,661 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 17,814 | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 18,084 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 18,402 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 18,692 | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 18,857 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 19,040 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 19,233 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 19,449 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 19,663 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 19,706 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 19,848 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 19,991 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 20,301 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 20,514 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 20,890 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 20,582 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 21,123 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 21,391 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 21,755 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 21,841 | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 22,010 | +0.8% |
| 2026 | 22,146 | +0.6% |
| 2027 | 22,260 | +0.5% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 22,260 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,118, 7.1× the median. (62 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15,170 | 14,709 | 16,028 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,685 | 16,296 | 18,857 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,863 | 19,040 | 20,890 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,639 | 20,582 | 22,260 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More work & labour data for Canada
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.3334 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.3231 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6552 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 39,234 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,715 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 26,798 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 26,814 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 53,612 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Canada?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Canada was 22,260 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 22,260 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,709 in 1990.
- How does Canada rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Canada ranks 33rd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Canada 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.