Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 52.37 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Pakistan, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pakistan is 52.37, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pakistan peaked at 52.73 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 48.36, in 1995.
Pakistan ranks 149th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 49.35 | — |
| 1991 | 49.68 | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 49.68 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 49.2 | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 49.15 | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 48.36 | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 49.24 | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 50.12 | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 49.95 | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 50.18 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 50.41 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 50.43 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 50.45 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 50.59 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 50.73 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 50.38 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 50.03 | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 50.05 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 50.08 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 50.53 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 51 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 50.77 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 51.11 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 51.45 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 51 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 52.03 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 51.68 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 51.34 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 50.99 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 51.6 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 51.59 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 52.73 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 52.41 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 52.37 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 52.31 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 52.34 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 52.35 | +0.0% |
| 2027 | 52.37 | +0.0% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 52.37 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 57.46, 91% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 52.37 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 44.67, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49.49 | 48.36 | 50.18 | 10 |
| 2000s | 50.37 | 50.03 | 50.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.3 | 50.77 | 52.03 | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.31 | 51.59 | 52.73 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More work & labour data for Pakistan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1658 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1724 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.4553 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.11 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 160,228 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 146,712 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 259,090 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 251,911 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 511,001 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pakistan?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Pakistan was 52.37 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 52.73 in 2021.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.36 in 1995.
- How does Pakistan rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Pakistan ranks 149th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.