Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Central America

Central America: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 61.25 in 2027. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2027)
61.25
Change on year
down 0.1%
Rank
41st
of 87 groups
All-time high
61.67
in 2012
All-time low
57.45
in 2020
Years of data
38
1990–2027

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

02040601990200820271990: 59.11991: 59.21992: 59.61993: 60.11994: 60.21995: 60.31996: 60.21997: 61.31998: 61.31999: 60.72000: 60.52001: 602002: 59.72003: 602004: 602005: 60.62006: 612007: 61.12008: 60.92009: 60.82010: 60.62011: 60.72012: 61.72013: 61.42014: 612015: 612016: 60.82017: 60.82018: 61.12019: 61.42020: 57.52021: 60.52022: 612023: 61.32024: 61.32025: 61.32026: 61.32027: 61.3

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central America stood at 61.25.

The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central America peaked at 61.67 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 57.45, in 2020.

Central America ranks 41st of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 60.19 59.08 61.3 10
2000s 60.46 59.65 61.07 10
2010s 61.06 60.64 61.67 10
2020s 60.69 57.45 61.33 8

Countries ranked near Central America

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  4. 41 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 67.45 compare
  5. 42 Kenya 67.32 compare
  6. 43 CΓ΄te d'Ivoire 67.05 compare
  7. 44 Macau, China 66.82 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central America?
Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central America was 61.25 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central America?
The highest recorded value was 61.67 in 2012.
What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central America?
The lowest recorded value was 57.45 in 2020.
How does Central America rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
Central America ranks 41st out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Central America?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Central America 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.