Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 66.49 in 2027. β¬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in South-Eastern Asia, 1990β2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South-Eastern Asia stood at 66.49.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South-Eastern Asia peaked at 68.71 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 65.19, in 2021.
That places South-Eastern Asia 11th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 68.44 | 68.16 | 68.71 | 10 |
| 2000s | 67.58 | 66.78 | 68.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | 67.82 | 67.06 | 68.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 66.43 | 65.19 | 66.94 | 8 |
Countries ranked near South-Eastern Asia
- 8 Uganda 80.18 compare
- 9 Niger 80 compare
- 10 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 79.04 compare
- 11 United Arab Emirates 78.74 compare
- 12 Mozambique 78.59 compare
- 13 Eritrea 78.43 compare
- 14 Burundi 77.89 compare
More work & labour data for South-Eastern Asia
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 338,349 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 340,925 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 270,869 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 526,780 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 679,274 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4461 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5011 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -1.19 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2050)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 365,109 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South-Eastern Asia?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in South-Eastern Asia was 66.49 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South-Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 68.71 in 1996.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South-Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.19 in 2021.
- How does South-Eastern Asia rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- South-Eastern Asia ranks 11th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in South-Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South-Eastern Asia 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.