Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Tonga

Tonga: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 33.51 in 2027. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2027)
33.51
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
189th
of 189 countries
All-time high
37.88
in 2010
All-time low
32.88
in 1990
Years of data
38
1990–2027

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

0102030401990200820271990: 32.91991: 33.61992: 34.41993: 35.21994: 35.91995: 35.91996: 35.91997: 36.11998: 36.51999: 36.82000: 37.12001: 37.32002: 37.42003: 37.52004: 37.62005: 37.62006: 37.62007: 37.62008: 37.82009: 37.82010: 37.92011: 37.82012: 37.72013: 37.52014: 37.22015: 36.92016: 36.62017: 36.42018: 36.42019: 36.22020: 35.62021: 35.32022: 34.72023: 34.12024: 33.82025: 33.62026: 33.52027: 33.5

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Tonga stood at 33.51.

That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Tonga peaked at 37.88 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 32.88, in 1990.

Tonga ranks 189th of 189 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 35.33 32.88 36.82 10
2000s 37.53 37.08 37.84 10
2010s 37.06 36.16 37.88 10
2020s 34.26 33.51 35.57 8

Countries ranked near Tonga

  1. 186 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 53.2 compare
  2. 187 Virgin Islands U.S. 37.44 compare
  3. 188 Sao Tome and Principe 36.73 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Tonga?
Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Tonga was 33.51 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Tonga?
The highest recorded value was 37.88 in 2010.
What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Tonga?
The lowest recorded value was 32.88 in 1990.
How does Tonga rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Tonga ranks 189th out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Tonga?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Tonga 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
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
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.