Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Pacific Islands
Pacific Islands: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 63.48 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands is 63.48, measured in 2027.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands peaked at 64.32 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 61.01, in 1993.
Pacific Islands ranks 25th of 85 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Pacific Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 62.16 | — |
| 1991 | 61.7 | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 61.37 | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 61.01 | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 61.4 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 61.86 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 61.9 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 61.59 | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 61.42 | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 61.24 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 61.48 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 61.61 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 61.7 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 61.76 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 61.7 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 62.3 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 62.57 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 62.81 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 62.98 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 62.88 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 62.77 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 62.89 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 62.68 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 62.5 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 62.42 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 62.62 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 62.69 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 63.02 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 63.41 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 63.57 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 62.71 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 63.58 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 64.2 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 64.32 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 63.99 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 63.84 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 63.67 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 63.48 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 61.57 | 61.01 | 62.16 | 10 |
| 2000s | 62.18 | 61.48 | 62.98 | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.86 | 62.42 | 63.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 63.72 | 62.71 | 64.32 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Pacific Islands
More work & labour data for Pacific Islands
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 23,429 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 13,478 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 4.01 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.1 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 93,677 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 91,364 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 60.93 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.86 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment 22,012 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pacific Islands was 63.48 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Pacific Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 64.32 in 2023.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Pacific Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.01 in 1993.
- How does Pacific Islands rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Pacific Islands ranks 25th out of 85 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Pacific Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Pacific Islands 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.