Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Central America
Central America: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 61.25 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Central America, 1990–2027
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 85 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Central America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 59.08 | — |
| 1991 | 59.19 | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 59.59 | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 60.12 | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 60.21 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 60.29 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 60.23 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 61.3 | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 61.27 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 60.68 | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 60.5 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 60.04 | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 59.65 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 60.05 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 60.01 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 60.62 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 61.05 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 61.07 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 60.87 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 60.76 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 60.64 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 60.71 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 61.67 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 61.35 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 61.05 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 61.02 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 60.85 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 60.76 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 61.1 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 61.45 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 57.45 | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 60.53 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 61.04 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 61.33 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 61.33 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 61.31 | -0.0% |
| 2026 | 61.29 | -0.0% |
| 2027 | 61.25 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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More work & labour data for Central America
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 97,869 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.504 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4799 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5282 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6901 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 36,936 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 194,627 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 197,005 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 99,136 1000 No (2100)
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 85 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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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.