Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 102.55 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Saint Lucia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Saint Lucia stood at 102.55. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Saint Lucia peaked at 102.55 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 53.11, in 1990.
Saint Lucia ranks 182nd 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 Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 53.11 | — |
| 1991 | 54.44 | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 55.69 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 56.95 | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 58.22 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 59.55 | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 60.99 | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 62.51 | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 64.41 | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 66.61 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 68.7 | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 70.47 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 72.17 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 73.87 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 75.59 | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 77.34 | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 79.12 | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 80.97 | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 82.83 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 84.64 | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 86.42 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 88.15 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 92.04 | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 93.54 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 94.74 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 95.92 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 97.03 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 98.03 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 99.64 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 98.91 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 77.84 | -21.3% |
| 2021 | 95.35 | +22.5% |
| 2022 | 101.16 | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 100.96 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 101.13 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 101.77 | +0.6% |
| 2026 | 102.21 | +0.4% |
| 2027 | 102.55 | +0.3% |
Saint Lucia compared with similar countries
- Saint Lucia's 102.55 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,367, 3% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Saint Lucia's 102.55 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,448, 3% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 59.25 | 53.11 | 66.61 | 10 |
| 2000s | 76.57 | 68.7 | 84.64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 94.44 | 86.42 | 99.64 | 10 |
| 2020s | 97.87 | 77.84 | 102.55 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Saint Lucia
- 179 New Caledonia 132.64 compare
- 180 Vanuatu 127.06 compare
- 181 French Polynesia 120.93 compare
- 183 Guam 79.54 compare
- 184 Samoa 58.01 compare
- 185 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 53.2 compare
More work & labour data for Saint Lucia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.9619 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.9107 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8203 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 48.56 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 133.72 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 55.65 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 52.55 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 108.21 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Saint Lucia?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Saint Lucia was 102.55 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 102.55 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.11 in 1990.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Saint Lucia ranks 182nd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Saint Lucia 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.