Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Burundi

Burundi: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 77.89 in 2027. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2027)
77.89
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
14th
of 189 countries
All-time high
90.09
in 1990
All-time low
77.45
in 2006
Years of data
38
1990–2027

Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Burundi, 1990–2027

0204060801001990200820271990: 90.11991: 89.61992: 891993: 88.31994: 87.51995: 86.91996: 86.11997: 85.11998: 84.21999: 83.42000: 82.72001: 81.92002: 812003: 80.22004: 79.32005: 78.42006: 77.42007: 77.72008: 77.92009: 78.22010: 78.42011: 78.62012: 78.72013: 78.82014: 78.92015: 79.52016: 79.92017: 80.12018: 802019: 79.72020: 78.52021: 79.12022: 79.12023: 78.82024: 78.52025: 78.32026: 782027: 77.9

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Burundi is 77.89, measured in 2027.

The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Burundi peaked at 90.09 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 77.45, in 2006.

Burundi ranks 14th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 87.01 83.45 90.09 10
2000s 79.47 77.45 82.66 10
2010s 79.28 78.42 80.09 10
2020s 78.53 77.89 79.1 8

Countries ranked near Burundi

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  3. 13 Eritrea 78.43 compare
  4. 15 Liberia 76.53 compare
  5. 16 Benin 76.47 compare
  6. 17 Angola 74.63 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Burundi?
Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Burundi was 77.89 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 90.09 in 1990.
What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 77.45 in 2006.
How does Burundi rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
Burundi ranks 14th out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Burundi 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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Indicator
Labour force participation rate (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 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.