Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Gambia
Gambia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 857.42 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Gambia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Gambia is 857.42, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Gambia peaked at 857.42 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 276.24, in 1990.
Gambia ranks 151st 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 Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 276.24 | — |
| 1991 | 287.62 | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 299.05 | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 309.47 | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 318.25 | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 326.41 | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 334.9 | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 344.01 | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 353.55 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 363.82 | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 374.54 | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 385.75 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 396.73 | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 409.1 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 422.24 | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 435.35 | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 449.45 | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 464.61 | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 480.67 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 497.34 | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 514.39 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 530.22 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 547.79 | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 565.39 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 582.68 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 600.68 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 618.57 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 637.04 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 656.09 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 675.48 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 695.12 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 716.34 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 738.07 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 760.31 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 783.46 | +3.0% |
| 2025 | 807.27 | +3.0% |
| 2026 | 831.88 | +3.0% |
| 2027 | 857.42 | +3.1% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 857.42 is below the median for low income countries, which is 8,619, 10% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 857.42 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,524, 13% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 321.33 | 276.24 | 363.82 | 10 |
| 2000s | 431.58 | 374.54 | 497.34 | 10 |
| 2010s | 592.83 | 514.39 | 675.48 | 10 |
| 2020s | 773.73 | 695.12 | 857.42 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More work & labour data for Gambia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0232 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0132 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0328 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0501 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 3,523 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,039 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,898 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,805 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,703 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Gambia?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Gambia was 857.42 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 857.42 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 276.24 in 1990.
- How does Gambia rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Gambia ranks 151st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gambia 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.