Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in China
China: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 771,810 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in China, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in China stood at 771,810.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in China peaked at 790,289 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 650,283, in 1990.
China ranks 1st of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 650,283 | — |
| 1991 | 657,479 | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 663,526 | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 668,873 | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 674,143 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 679,751 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 685,826 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 692,649 | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 698,987 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 704,588 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 710,725 | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 719,800 | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 729,609 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 739,178 | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 748,398 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 758,114 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 766,043 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 771,097 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 775,105 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 778,669 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 781,889 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 787,080 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 787,842 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 788,265 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 789,524 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 790,289 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 790,084 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 788,174 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 785,868 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 784,624 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 768,968 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 788,974 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 777,205 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 781,128 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 773,804 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 773,261 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 772,993 | -0.0% |
| 2027 | 771,810 | -0.2% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 771,810 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,367, 229.2× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- China's 771,810 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,691, 209.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 677,610 | 650,283 | 704,588 | 10 |
| 2000s | 749,674 | 710,725 | 778,669 | 10 |
| 2010s | 787,364 | 781,889 | 790,289 | 10 |
| 2020s | 776,018 | 768,968 | 788,974 | 8 |
Countries ranked near China
More work & labour data for China
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.65 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.74 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.57 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0615 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1.12 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 275,362 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 319,567 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 326,230 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 645,797 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in China?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in China was 771,810 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 790,289 in 2015.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 650,283 in 1990.
- How does China rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- China ranks 1st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this China 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.