Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Central Asia
Central Asia: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 56.08 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Central Asia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Asia is 56.08, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Asia peaked at 63.28 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 55.78, in 2020.
That places Central Asia 69th out of 85 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Central Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 60.77 | — |
| 1991 | 61.34 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 61.87 | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 62.3 | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 63.06 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 63.28 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 62.87 | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 62.68 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 62.44 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 62.09 | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 61.66 | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 61.28 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 61.04 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 60.73 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 60.21 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 59.59 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 59.09 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 58.73 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 58.42 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 58.28 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 58.11 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 58.05 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 57.82 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 57.42 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 57.39 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 57.37 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 57.28 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 56.91 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 56.9 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 56.81 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 55.78 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 56.21 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 57.29 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 57.17 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 57.27 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 56.4 | -1.5% |
| 2026 | 56.24 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 56.08 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 62.27 | 60.77 | 63.28 | 10 |
| 2000s | 59.9 | 58.28 | 61.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.41 | 56.81 | 58.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.56 | 55.78 | 57.29 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Central Asia
More work & labour data for Central Asia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 75,290 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2046 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2019 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8678 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.44 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 37,345 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 57,086 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 149,900 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 74,610 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Asia?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Central Asia was 56.08 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 63.28 in 1995.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.78 in 2020.
- How does Central Asia rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Central Asia ranks 69th out of 85 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central Asia 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.