Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 769.26 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Equatorial Guinea, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Equatorial Guinea is 769.26, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Equatorial Guinea peaked at 769.26 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 166.56, in 1990.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 154th of 188 countries on this measure, 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 Equatorial Guinea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 166.56 | — |
| 1991 | 172.8 | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 179.22 | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 185.85 | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 192.87 | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 200.37 | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 208.34 | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 216.82 | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 225.81 | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 235.35 | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 248.5 | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 265.39 | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 283.04 | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 301.43 | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 320.57 | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 338.27 | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 354.76 | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 372.55 | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 391.75 | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 412.48 | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 434.69 | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 457 | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 479.05 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 501.64 | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 524.44 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 547.11 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 569.46 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 591.36 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 612.82 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 633.86 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 607.64 | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 630.61 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 687.11 | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 706.2 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 722.9 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 737.98 | +2.1% |
| 2026 | 753.42 | +2.1% |
| 2027 | 769.26 | +2.1% |
Equatorial Guinea compared with similar countries
- Equatorial Guinea's 769.26 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,367, 23% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Equatorial Guinea's 769.26 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,524, 12% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 198.4 | 166.56 | 235.35 | 10 |
| 2000s | 328.88 | 248.5 | 412.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 535.14 | 434.69 | 633.86 | 10 |
| 2020s | 701.89 | 607.64 | 769.26 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Equatorial Guinea
- 151 Gambia 857.42 compare
- 152 Cyprus 777.67 compare
- 153 North Macedonia 775.24 compare
- 155 Estonia 729.75 compare
- 156 Trinidad and Tobago 715.87 compare
- 157 East Timor 667.78 compare
More work & labour data for Equatorial Guinea
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.4489 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4415 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.3895 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.07 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 2,356 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 489.2 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,448 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,556 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,003 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Equatorial Guinea?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Equatorial Guinea was 769.26 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Equatorial Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 769.26 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Equatorial Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 166.56 in 1990.
- How does Equatorial Guinea rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Equatorial Guinea ranks 154th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Equatorial Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Equatorial Guinea 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.