Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 60,179 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Ethiopia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Ethiopia is 60,179, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Ethiopia peaked at 60,179 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 20,949, in 1990.
That places Ethiopia 12th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20,949 | — |
| 1991 | 21,887 | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 22,824 | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 23,576 | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 24,344 | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 25,116 | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 25,874 | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 26,612 | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 27,345 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 28,109 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 28,909 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 29,764 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 30,694 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 31,681 | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 32,712 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 33,787 | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 34,890 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 36,076 | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 37,333 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 38,659 | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 40,077 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 41,586 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 43,163 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 44,770 | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 45,541 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 46,290 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 47,024 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 47,740 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 48,392 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 48,989 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 49,139 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 49,964 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 51,764 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 53,420 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 55,099 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | 56,779 | +3.0% |
| 2026 | 58,472 | +3.0% |
| 2027 | 60,179 | +2.9% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 60,179 is above the median for low income countries, which is 8,619, 7.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 60,179 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,524, 9.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24,664 | 20,949 | 28,109 | 10 |
| 2000s | 33,450 | 28,909 | 38,659 | 10 |
| 2010s | 45,357 | 40,077 | 48,989 | 10 |
| 2020s | 54,352 | 49,139 | 60,179 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More work & labour data for Ethiopia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4782 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.4959 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4604 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.1765 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.96 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 74,537 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 116,333 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 183,282 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 184,008 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 367,290 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Ethiopia?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Ethiopia was 60,179 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 60,179 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,949 in 1990.
- How does Ethiopia rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Ethiopia ranks 12th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.