Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 953.73 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Guinea-Bissau, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Guinea-Bissau is 953.73, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 38.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 953.73 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 339.1, in 1990.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 147th 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 Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 339.1 | — |
| 1991 | 347 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 357.76 | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 369.94 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 381.65 | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 391.74 | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 400.61 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 409.13 | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 417.65 | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 426.49 | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 436.12 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 446.55 | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 457.5 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 468.94 | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 480.91 | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 493.25 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 506.06 | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 519.64 | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 533.88 | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 548.77 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 564.39 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 580.68 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 597.64 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 615.19 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 633.2 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 651.65 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 670.52 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 689.81 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 709.62 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 722.59 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 748.18 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 785.83 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 823.14 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 847.74 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 872.55 | +2.9% |
| 2025 | 899.22 | +3.1% |
| 2026 | 926.31 | +3.0% |
| 2027 | 953.73 | +3.0% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 953.73 is below the median for low income countries, which is 8,619, 11% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 953.73 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,524, 15% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 384.11 | 339.1 | 426.49 | 10 |
| 2000s | 489.16 | 436.12 | 548.77 | 10 |
| 2010s | 643.53 | 564.39 | 722.59 | 10 |
| 2020s | 857.09 | 748.18 | 953.73 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More work & labour data for Guinea-Bissau
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1404 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1233 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1568 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6013 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.39 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 2,062 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,541 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,376 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,289 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 4,665 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Guinea-Bissau?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Guinea-Bissau was 953.73 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 953.73 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 339.1 in 1990.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 147th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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.