Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Argentina
Argentina: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 61.98 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Argentina, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Argentina stood at 61.98.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Argentina peaked at 63.08 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 56.02, in 2020.
That places Argentina 89th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 59.09 | — |
| 1991 | 59.97 | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 60.72 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 61.49 | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 62.01 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 61.51 | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 62 | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 62.78 | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 63.08 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 62.54 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 62.31 | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 61.65 | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 60.15 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 61.04 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 61.94 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 61.51 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 61.8 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 61.11 | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 60.43 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 60.78 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 60.19 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 60.65 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 60.36 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 59.96 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 59.44 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 59.23 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 59.02 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 58.81 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 59.59 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 60.29 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 56.02 | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 60.36 | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 61.48 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 62.29 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 61.86 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 61.91 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 61.95 | +0.1% |
| 2027 | 61.98 | +0.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 61.98 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 59.75, 1.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 61.98 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 62.69, 99% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 61.52 | 59.09 | 63.08 | 10 |
| 2000s | 61.27 | 60.15 | 62.31 | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.75 | 58.81 | 60.65 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.98 | 56.02 | 62.29 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More work & labour data for Argentina
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7783 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7715 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7851 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.514 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 52,564 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 2,664 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 19,145 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 19,111 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 38,256 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Argentina?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Argentina was 61.98 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 63.08 in 1998.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.02 in 2020.
- How does Argentina rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Argentina ranks 89th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Argentina 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.