Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 63.94 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Eastern Asia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Asia is 63.94, measured in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Asia peaked at 76.54 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 63.94, in 2027.
That places Eastern Asia 20th out of 85 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 76.54 | — |
| 1991 | 76.23 | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 75.87 | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 75.46 | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 75.06 | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 74.65 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 74.25 | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 73.87 | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 73.36 | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 72.88 | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 72.42 | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 72.14 | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 71.84 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 71.53 | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 71.27 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 71.01 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 70.75 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 70.49 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 70.17 | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 69.85 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 69.55 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 69.46 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 69.08 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 68.75 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 68.53 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 68.25 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 67.94 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 67.54 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 67.17 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 66.87 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 65.4 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 66.59 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 65.58 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 65.65 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 64.91 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 64.61 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 64.32 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 63.94 | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 74.82 | 72.88 | 76.54 | 10 |
| 2000s | 71.15 | 69.85 | 72.42 | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.31 | 66.87 | 69.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.12 | 63.94 | 66.59 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Asia
More work & labour data for Eastern Asia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 386,091 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.5 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.57 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.42 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0882 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 295,790 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1.29 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 769,523 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 383,431 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Asia?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Eastern Asia was 63.94 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 76.54 in 1990.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 63.94 in 2027.
- How does Eastern Asia rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Eastern Asia ranks 20th out of 85 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Eastern 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.