Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Southern Asia
Southern Asia: Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 was 66.91 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Southern Asia, 2004–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Southern Asia is 66.91, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Southern Asia peaked at 66.91 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 63.76, in 2005.
Southern Asia ranks 82nd of 93 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 64.21 | — |
| 2005 | 63.76 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 64.09 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 64.46 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 64.67 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 65.08 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 65.36 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 64.95 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 64.58 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 64.59 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 64.56 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 64.71 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 64.64 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 64.83 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 64.63 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 64.62 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 63.76 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 64.89 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 65.86 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 66.91 | +1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 64.38 | 63.76 | 65.08 | 6 |
| 2010s | 64.75 | 64.56 | 65.36 | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.35 | 63.76 | 66.91 | 4 |
More work & labour data for Southern Asia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1.25 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3247 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.3261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.3226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.48 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1.28 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 2.49 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1.24 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1.10 million 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Southern Asia?
- Labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Southern Asia was 66.91 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 recorded in Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 66.91 in 2023.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 recorded in Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 63.76 in 2005.
- How does Southern Asia rank for labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54?
- Southern Asia ranks 82nd out of 93 groups with data for 2023.
- Is labour force participation rate for persons ages 25 to 54 rising or falling in Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Southern Asia 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.