Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Eritrea

Eritrea: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 78.43 in 2027. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2027)
78.43
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
13th
of 189 countries
All-time high
81
in 1990
All-time low
77.51
in 2020
Years of data
38
1990–2027

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

0204060801990200820271990: 811991: 811992: 811993: 80.81994: 80.71995: 80.41996: 80.21997: 80.51998: 80.61999: 80.72000: 80.82001: 80.62002: 80.42003: 80.22004: 802005: 802006: 802007: 802008: 802009: 79.82010: 79.72011: 79.52012: 79.42013: 79.32014: 79.12015: 79.22016: 79.12017: 792018: 78.72019: 78.42020: 77.52021: 77.92022: 78.32023: 78.32024: 78.32025: 78.32026: 78.42027: 78.4

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Eritrea stood at 78.43.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Eritrea peaked at 81 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 77.51, in 2020.

That places Eritrea 13th out of 189 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 80.69 80.25 81 10
2000s 80.19 79.81 80.76 10
2010s 79.14 78.39 79.7 10
2020s 78.21 77.51 78.43 8

Countries ranked near Eritrea

  1. 10 Bolivia 79.04 compare
  2. 11 United Arab Emirates 78.74 compare
  3. 12 Mozambique 78.59 compare
  4. 14 Burundi 77.89 compare
  5. 15 Liberia 76.53 compare
  6. 16 Benin 76.47 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 Eritrea?
Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Eritrea was 78.43 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Eritrea?
The highest recorded value was 81 in 1990.
What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Eritrea?
The lowest recorded value was 77.51 in 2020.
How does Eritrea rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
Eritrea ranks 13th out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Eritrea?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Eritrea 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.