Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 476.34 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Solomon Islands, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Solomon Islands stood at 476.34. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 35.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Solomon Islands peaked at 476.34 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 149.94, in 1990.
That places Solomon Islands 159th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it 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 Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 149.94 | — |
| 1991 | 155.39 | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 160.4 | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 166.07 | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 171.53 | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 176.96 | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 183.23 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 189.91 | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 196.55 | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 203.43 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 211.28 | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 217.97 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 224.08 | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 229.15 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 233.97 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 238.68 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 243.56 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 248.36 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 252.79 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 257.84 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 265.14 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 275.54 | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 286.98 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 298.61 | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 311.19 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 324.14 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 337 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 350.56 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 364.56 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 376.24 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 382.87 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 396.14 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 409.85 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 422.33 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 435.15 | +3.0% |
| 2025 | 448.5 | +3.1% |
| 2026 | 462.26 | +3.1% |
| 2027 | 476.34 | +3.0% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 476.34 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,208, 9% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 476.34 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,691, 13% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 175.34 | 149.94 | 203.43 | 10 |
| 2000s | 235.77 | 211.28 | 257.84 | 10 |
| 2010s | 319 | 265.14 | 376.24 | 10 |
| 2020s | 429.18 | 382.87 | 476.34 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
More work & labour data for Solomon Islands
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2119 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.2138 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2097 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5211 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.37 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 385.39 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 647.38 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 912.18 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 937.03 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1,849 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Solomon Islands?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Solomon Islands was 476.34 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 476.34 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 149.94 in 1990.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Solomon Islands ranks 159th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Solomon Islands 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.