Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in South America
South America: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 63.36 in 2027. β¬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in South America, 1990β2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South America stood at 63.36.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South America peaked at 66.66 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 60.42, in 2020.
South America ranks 27th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64.21 | 63.17 | 65.14 | 10 |
| 2000s | 65.98 | 64.99 | 66.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.05 | 64.67 | 66.02 | 10 |
| 2020s | 63.05 | 60.42 | 63.7 | 8 |
Countries ranked near South America
- 24 Republic of Moldova 72.49 compare
- 25 Viet Nam 71.95 compare
- 26 Singapore 70.48 compare
- 27 Paraguay 70.2 compare
- 28 Bahrain 70.1 compare
- 29 Burkina Faso 69.9 compare
- 30 New Zealand 69.9 compare
More work & labour data for South America
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 188,449 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6536 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6333 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6731 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3248 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 450,619 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 49,401 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 190,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 379,097 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South America?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South America was 63.36 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 66.66 in 2009.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.42 in 2020.
- How does South America rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- South America ranks 27th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South America 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.