Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in South America
South America: Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 was 80 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in South America, 2004–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in South America is 80, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in South America peaked at 80.6 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 76.55, in 2020.
That places South America 43rd out of 93 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in South America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 78.2 | — |
| 2005 | 78.34 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 78.77 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 78.86 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 78.86 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 79.6 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 79.23 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 78.9 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 79.47 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 79.62 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 79.59 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 79.91 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 80.06 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 80.34 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 80.51 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 80.6 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 76.55 | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 79.08 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 79.97 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 80 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 78.77 | 78.2 | 79.6 | 6 |
| 2010s | 79.82 | 78.9 | 80.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.9 | 76.55 | 80 | 4 |
More work & labour data for South America
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 188,449 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6536 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6333 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6731 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3248 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 450,619 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 379,097 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 190,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 49,401 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in South America?
- Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in South America was 80 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 80.6 in 2019.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.55 in 2020.
- How does South America rank for labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54?
- South America ranks 43rd out of 93 groups with data for 2023.
- Is labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South America data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 (ILO modelled estimates). 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 prime-age labour force participation rate is the labour force of persons aged 25 to 54 years divided by the population aged 25 to 54 years. 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.