Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 51.53 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in French Polynesia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in French Polynesia is 51.53, measured in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in French Polynesia peaked at 59.63 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 51.53, in 2027.
French Polynesia ranks 154th of 188 countries on this measure, 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) in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 59.08 | — |
| 1991 | 59.25 | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 59.35 | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 59.47 | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 59.56 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 59.63 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 59.62 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 59.41 | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 59.16 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 58.87 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 58.56 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 58.23 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 57.88 | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 57.51 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 57.1 | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 56.73 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 56.41 | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 56.08 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 56.08 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 56.11 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 56.16 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 56.21 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 56.26 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 56.16 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 56.05 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 55.96 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 55.88 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 55.82 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 55.61 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 55.4 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 54.46 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 54.25 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 53.96 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 53.35 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 52.8 | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 52.37 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 51.96 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 51.53 | -0.8% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 51.53 is below the median for high income countries, which is 62.3, 83% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 51.53 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 63.77, 81% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 59.34 | 58.87 | 59.63 | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.07 | 56.08 | 58.56 | 10 |
| 2010s | 55.95 | 55.4 | 56.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 53.09 | 51.53 | 54.46 | 8 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
More work & labour data for French Polynesia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6032 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 227.67 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 98.05 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 95.09 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 91.77 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 186.86 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in French Polynesia?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in French Polynesia was 51.53 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 59.63 in 1995.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.53 in 2027.
- How does French Polynesia rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- French Polynesia ranks 154th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this French Polynesia 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.