Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Colombia
Colombia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 27,686 in 2027. β² Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Colombia, 1990β2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Colombia is 27,686, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 13.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Colombia peaked at 27,686 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 13,886, in 1990.
Colombia ranks 25th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15,717 | 13,886 | 17,424 | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,194 | 17,848 | 21,322 | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,538 | 21,788 | 25,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 26,543 | 25,151 | 27,686 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 22 France 31,690 compare
- 23 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 29,874 compare
- 24 Republic of Korea 29,824 compare
- 26 South Africa 27,412 compare
- 27 Kenya 26,040 compare
- 28 Italy 25,337 compare
More work & labour data for Colombia
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7218 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6981 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -1.81 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1417 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 48,629 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 6,104 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 23,624 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 23,456 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 47,081 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Colombia?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Colombia was 27,686 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 27,686 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,886 in 1990.
- How does Colombia rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Colombia ranks 25th out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Colombia 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.