Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Cuba

Cuba: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 51.26 in 2027. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2027)
51.26
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
158th
of 189 countries
All-time high
55.58
in 2016
All-time low
51.26
in 2027
Years of data
38
1990–2027

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

02040601990200820271990: 52.21991: 52.21992: 52.31993: 52.21994: 52.41995: 52.61996: 52.91997: 53.21998: 53.31999: 53.52000: 53.72001: 53.82002: 53.82003: 53.82004: 53.82005: 53.92006: 54.12007: 54.22008: 54.22009: 55.52010: 54.82011: 54.92012: 55.12013: 55.32014: 55.42015: 55.62016: 55.62017: 55.62018: 55.52019: 55.32020: 52.62021: 52.82022: 53.72023: 53.22024: 52.62025: 52.22026: 51.82027: 51.3

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cuba is 51.26, measured in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.

That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and down 7.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cuba peaked at 55.58 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 51.26, in 2027.

That places Cuba 158th out of 189 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 52.69 52.2 53.54 10
2000s 54.08 53.71 55.48 10
2010s 55.29 54.82 55.58 10
2020s 52.51 51.26 53.67 8

Countries ranked near Cuba

  1. 155 French Polynesia 51.53 compare
  2. 156 North Macedonia 51.41 compare
  3. 157 Greece 51.36 compare
  4. 159 Romania 51.17 compare
  5. 160 Eswatini 51.17 compare
  6. 161 Gabon 50.52 compare

See the full ranking of 276 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cuba?
Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cuba was 51.26 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cuba?
The highest recorded value was 55.58 in 2016.
What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cuba?
The lowest recorded value was 51.26 in 2027.
How does Cuba rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
Cuba ranks 158th out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Cuba?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Cuba 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.