Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Cambodia
Cambodia: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 82.41 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Cambodia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cambodia is 82.41, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cambodia peaked at 85.44 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 78.94, in 2008.
That places Cambodia 6th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 79.97 | — |
| 1991 | 79.94 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 79.92 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 79.94 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 80.51 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 80.5 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 80.52 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 80.55 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 80.54 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 80.43 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 80.43 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | 80.43 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 80.42 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 80.42 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 80.62 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 80.83 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 81.03 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 81.23 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 78.94 | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 82.02 | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 84.75 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 85.44 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 82.99 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 80.22 | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 80.29 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 79.6 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 81.73 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 81.41 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 81.91 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 82.42 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 82.24 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 79.51 | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 82.34 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 82.35 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 82.37 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 82.39 | +0.0% |
| 2026 | 82.4 | +0.0% |
| 2027 | 82.41 | +0.0% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 82.41 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 57.46, 1.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 82.41 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 63.77, 1.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 80.28 | 79.92 | 80.55 | 10 |
| 2000s | 80.64 | 78.94 | 82.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 82.08 | 79.6 | 85.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 82 | 79.51 | 82.41 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More work & labour data for Cambodia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2557 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2408 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2704 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5618 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.17 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 9,062 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 12,957 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 11,469 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 11,270 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 22,739 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cambodia?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cambodia was 82.41 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 85.44 in 2011.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 78.94 in 2008.
- How does Cambodia rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Cambodia ranks 6th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cambodia 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.