Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 49.73 in 2021. β² Rising
Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Afghanistan, 1978β2021
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Afghanistan is 49.73, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.6% on the previous year and up 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Afghanistan peaked at 63.27 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 24.6, in 1978.
Afghanistan ranks 183rd of 210 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 37.25 | 24.6 | 49.9 | 2 |
| 2000s | 63.27 | 63.27 | 63.27 | 1 |
| 2010s | 48.66 | 46.96 | 51.73 | 3 |
| 2020s | 45.65 | 41.58 | 49.73 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More work & labour data for Afghanistan
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4637 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.4511 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -0.088 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 2.67 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 25,498 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 36,430 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 65,039 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 65,177 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 130,217 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Afghanistan?
- Labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Afghanistan was 49.73 in 2021, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 63.27 in 2008.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.6 in 1978.
- How does Afghanistan rank for labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Afghanistan ranks 183rd out of 210 countries with data for 2021.
- Is labour force participation rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. 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 Labour Force Statistics (LFS and STLFS) database description.