Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Mongolia
Mongolia: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 58.34 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Mongolia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mongolia stood at 58.34.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mongolia peaked at 65.6 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 57.2, in 1990.
Mongolia ranks 113th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Mongolia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 57.2 | — |
| 1991 | 57.83 | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 58.4 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 58.7 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 58.82 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 58.81 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 58.97 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 59.07 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 59.19 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 59.33 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 59.51 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 59.59 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 59.6 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 59.52 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 59.34 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 59.26 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 59.19 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 59.13 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 58.45 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 58.68 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 58.81 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 59.8 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 59.65 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 59.5 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 59.64 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 59.67 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 58.4 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 59.14 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 59.75 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 65.6 | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 63.43 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 61.2 | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 62.61 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 60.83 | -2.8% |
| 2024 | 60.31 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 59.69 | -1.0% |
| 2026 | 59.03 | -1.1% |
| 2027 | 58.34 | -1.2% |
Mongolia compared with similar countries
- Mongolia's 58.34 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 59.75, 98% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Mongolia's 58.34 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 63.77, 91% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.63 | 57.2 | 59.33 | 10 |
| 2000s | 59.23 | 58.45 | 59.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 60 | 58.4 | 65.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.68 | 58.34 | 63.43 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
More work & labour data for Mongolia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1039 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0999 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.07 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.05 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 3,167 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 908.11 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,756 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,763 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,519 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mongolia?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mongolia was 58.34 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 65.6 in 2019.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.2 in 1990.
- How does Mongolia rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Mongolia ranks 113th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mongolia 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.