Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Uganda
Uganda: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 80.18 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Uganda, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Uganda is 80.18, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Uganda peaked at 84.52 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 69.92, in 2012.
Uganda ranks 8th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 73.29 | — |
| 1991 | 73.33 | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 73.4 | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 73.47 | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 73.58 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 73.79 | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 73.99 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 74.14 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 74.24 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 74.26 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 74.3 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 74.3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 74.24 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 74.16 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 74.1 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 74.03 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 73.92 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 73.8 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 73.66 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 73.51 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 73.35 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 80.16 | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 69.92 | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 84.52 | +20.9% |
| 2014 | 77.21 | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 75.58 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 73.78 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 71.76 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 74.79 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 77.24 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 78.01 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 79.3 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 80.03 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 80 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 79.97 | -0.0% |
| 2025 | 80.03 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 80.1 | +0.1% |
| 2027 | 80.18 | +0.1% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 80.18 is above the median for low income countries, which is 66.81, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 80.18 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 64.13, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 73.75 | 73.29 | 74.26 | 10 |
| 2000s | 74 | 73.51 | 74.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.83 | 69.92 | 84.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 79.7 | 78.01 | 80.18 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More work & labour data for Uganda
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0408 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0266 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.77 % change on previous year (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 59,035 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 60,822 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 60,013 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 120,835 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Uganda?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Uganda was 80.18 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 84.52 in 2013.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 69.92 in 2012.
- How does Uganda rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Uganda ranks 8th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uganda 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.