Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Mozambique

Mozambique: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 78.59 in 2027. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2027)
78.59
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
12th
of 189 countries
All-time high
86.03
in 2003
All-time low
78.07
in 2021
Years of data
38
1990–2027

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

0204060801990200820271990: 84.11991: 84.11992: 84.11993: 841994: 841995: 841996: 83.91997: 83.91998: 84.31999: 84.72000: 852001: 85.42002: 85.72003: 862004: 85.52005: 852006: 84.52007: 842008: 83.42009: 82.82010: 82.22011: 81.62012: 812013: 80.42014: 79.72015: 79.12016: 792017: 792018: 78.92019: 78.92020: 78.12021: 78.12022: 78.82023: 78.82024: 78.82025: 78.72026: 78.62027: 78.6

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mozambique stood at 78.59.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mozambique peaked at 86.03 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 78.07, in 2021.

That places Mozambique 12th out of 189 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 84.11 83.94 84.66 10
2000s 84.73 82.82 86.03 10
2010s 79.99 78.92 82.23 10
2020s 78.57 78.07 78.82 8

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 9 Niger 80 compare
  2. 10 Bolivia 79.04 compare
  3. 11 United Arab Emirates 78.74 compare
  4. 13 Eritrea 78.43 compare
  5. 14 Burundi 77.89 compare
  6. 15 Liberia 76.53 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 Mozambique?
Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mozambique was 78.59 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 86.03 in 2003.
What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 78.07 in 2021.
How does Mozambique rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
Mozambique ranks 12th out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Mozambique 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.