Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Americas
Americas: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 62.15 in 2027. β¬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Americas, 1990β2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Americas is 62.15, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Americas peaked at 64.88 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 60.37, in 2020.
That places Americas 33rd out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 63.91 | 63.3 | 64.51 | 10 |
| 2000s | 64.56 | 64.34 | 64.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 63.41 | 63.11 | 64.05 | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.09 | 60.37 | 62.58 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Americas
More work & labour data for Americas
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 547,103 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2721 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2516 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2921 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -1.35 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 0.4885 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 1.07 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 142,736 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 541,310 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 1.09 million 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Americas?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Americas was 62.15 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Americas?
- The highest recorded value was 64.88 in 2006.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Americas?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.37 in 2020.
- How does Americas rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Americas ranks 33rd out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Americas?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Americas data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (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 participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. 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.