Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in South America
South America: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 223,872 in 2027. β² Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in South America, 1990β2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in South America is 223,872, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in South America peaked at 223,872 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 120,612, in 1990.
That places South America 39th out of 87 groups 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 136,515 | 120,612 | 153,006 | 10 |
| 2000s | 172,859 | 155,934 | 188,725 | 10 |
| 2010s | 199,968 | 189,886 | 211,715 | 10 |
| 2020s | 215,284 | 199,243 | 223,872 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for South America
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 188,449 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6536 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6333 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6731 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3248 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 450,619 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 49,401 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 190,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 379,097 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in South America?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in South America was 223,872 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 223,872 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 120,612 in 1990.
- How does South America rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- South America ranks 39th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South America 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.