Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Liberia

Liberia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 2,834 in 2027. β–² Rising

Latest (2027)
2,834
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
118th
of 189 countries
All-time high
2,834
in 2027
All-time low
844.56
in 1991
Years of data
38
1990–2027

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Liberia, 1990–2027

1.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k3.0k1990200820271990: 960.81991: 844.61992: 896.11993: 933.81994: 933.91995: 944.71996: 974.41997: 1.1k1998: 1.2k1999: 1.2k2000: 1.3k2001: 1.3k2002: 1.4k2003: 1.4k2004: 1.4k2005: 1.5k2006: 1.5k2007: 1.6k2008: 1.7k2009: 1.7k2010: 1.8k2011: 1.9k2012: 1.9k2013: 2.0k2014: 2.0k2015: 2.1k2016: 2.1k2017: 2.2k2018: 2.2k2019: 2.3k2020: 2.3k2021: 2.4k2022: 2.5k2023: 2.5k2024: 2.6k2025: 2.7k2026: 2.8k2027: 2.8k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Liberia is 2,834, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.

The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 31.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Liberia peaked at 2,834 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 844.56, in 1991.

That places Liberia 118th out of 189 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 995.09 844.56 1,238 10
2000s 1,473 1,286 1,730 10
2010s 2,038 1,781 2,258 10
2020s 2,563 2,297 2,834 8

Countries ranked near Liberia

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  4. 119 Congo 2,815 compare
  5. 120 Tajikistan 2,770 compare
  6. 121 Slovakia 2,750 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Liberia?
Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Liberia was 2,834 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 2,834 in 2027.
What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was 844.56 in 1991.
How does Liberia rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Liberia ranks 118th out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is up 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Liberia 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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Indicator
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

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.